


Safety first
School time means safety. In South Dakota, drivers must stop at least 15 feet away from a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.

South Dakota native inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
South Dakota native and legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri stressed the importance of family, hard work and his love for the game of football while speaking during Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies on Saturday afternoon in Canton, Ohio.
Follow farm safety guidelines
Agriculture is routinely ranked among the most dangerous professions around the world.
Parkston blood drive celebrates National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, making it the perfect time to start a healthy habit that benefits both your health and your community.
2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally vehicle count
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) provided daily traffic counts at nine locations for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, from Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 16.
The adoption of Labor Day took hard work
Come the first Monday of September, where many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn't yet started, is about to begin again.
Enjoy a safe and fun Labor Day
Residents of the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day or Labour Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of each nation's workers.
Prairie Doc
Back to School, Back to Bedtime
Why sleep routines matter
If bedtime has drifted an hour or two later over the summer, nothing has gone wrong.


Safety first
School time means safety. In South Dakota, drivers must stop at least 15 feet away from a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
South Dakota native inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
South Dakota native and legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri stressed the importance of family, hard work and his love for the game of football while speaking during Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies on Saturday afternoon in Canton, Ohio.
Follow farm safety guidelines
Agriculture is routinely ranked among the most dangerous professions around the world.