


Beautification efforts bring fresh look to Parkston's Main Street
Residents and visitors to Parkston's Main Street may have noticed some appealing new upgrades recently, such as the vibrantly colored flower baskets hanging on the light poles or the new social media marquee in the Parkston Area Foundation Recognition Park.
New project illustrates SD's love-hate relationship with solar power
Construction work is proceeding at a rapid pace at the state's newest solar farm being built on 585 acres.

Weather station
Positioned on the north side of the Parkston Airport, this weather station has been uploading date to Mesonet at SDSTATE (https://climate.sdstate.edu).
Swim team
The Parkston Swim Team recently competed at the James River Valley Swim League Championships July 15 to July 16 in Platte.
Parkston Swimmers to Compete at the AAU Junior Olympics
Five Parkston swimmers will be competing at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, July 28 to August 2.
SDDOT seeks public input
for Ethan, Dimock Master Transportation Plan Study
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the towns of Ethan and Dimock, will hold public meeting open houses for the overall goal for the study to develop a long-range plan for the towns.
Six tips for staying hydrated
Summer is marked by hot and humid conditions.
How to avoid food poisoning when grilling this summer
Cooking over an open flame produces a unique flavor that's difficult to match.
Grill safely this summer
Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round.
Prairie Doc
Replacing missing teeth 21st century solutions to an age old problem
Your tooth broke, it was painful, the dentist said it couldn't be fixed, and it had to be pulled.


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God is light, in him there is no darkness
Local church marks anniversary
The Friedens Reformed Church of Tripp marked a milestone as they celebrated a 125th anniversary with a worship service and a fellowship meal Sunday, July 26.