SDSU Extension is rescheduling the third annual Energize Conference to October 7-8, 2020 in order to comply with CDC guidelines and to protect the population from COVID-19. The conference, originally scheduled for early May, will be held in Milbank, South Dakota. The Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference is a collaboration between SDSU Extension’s Community Vitality team ...

The Great Plains All Conference Basketball teams have been revealed. Making all conference for the Burke Lady Cougars were Sally Hakin, Taylee Indahl and Bobbi Jo Wischmann. Making all conference for the Colome Cowgirls were Makayla Shippy and Baylie Hoffine. On the boys side, Jaden Frank, Bryce Frank and Tyson Mayer made all-conference for Burke. ...

Due to the spread of COVID-19 all remaining South Dakota private pesticide applicator in-person training will  will be replaced by online testing. Private applicators needing re-certification or initial certification should take the online test. Visit https://apps.sd.gov/doa/pwt to take the South Dakota private pesticide applicator test.

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce is starting a new promotion to try to get  shoppers going in this trying time.   It is called Curbside Bingo.  They will make up a bingo card, and those businesses who would like to participate will have a square or two on the card.  The square can be for any ...

The South Dakota High School Basketball Coaches Association has released the Class A All State Girls Basketball Team. Here are the teams, courtesy of the Mitchell Daily Republic: First Team Madysen Vlastuin, Sr., Lennox Haleigh Timmer Jr., STM Hannah Parsley, Sr., Flandreau Bella Swedlund, So., Winner Rianna Fillipi, Sr., Lennox Kelsie Herman, Sr., Todd County Second Team Lexi Plitzuweit, Jr., Vermillion Olivia Ritter, Jr., Tea ...

Fenenga , Desmet and Company in Winner, South Dakota has closed their lobby to walk-in traffic however they are still accepting clients via appointly only.  They are also providing delivery and pickup services for documents from the curbside. For more information or to make an appointment one can call 842-1757.

There will be a Kids Fishing Frenzy Tournament on Saturday, May 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Dallas American Legion in Dallas, South Dakota. This  tournament is to help get kids excited about the outdoors. Teams will consist of 2 kids and one adult. Age groups are 4-10 and 11-15. One can pre-register ...

There is a “Pheasant Hunt” event in Gregory today at 4:00 p.m. The businesses and citizens of Gregory and Dallas are encouraged to participate by the Gregory/Dallas Chamber of Commerce. People will place a pheasant in their front window or yards and be creative and dress it up, decorate the window, or just have the stuffed, ...

Silver Threads in Gregory, South Dakota is currently hiring.  They have a full time night shift Medication Aide as well as a full time PRN Medication Aide open.  To apply for either position one can call 605-835-9717 or e-mail silverthreads@goldenwest.net.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that small businesses and non-profit organizations in South Dakota  that have been negatively impacted by the global COVID-19 virus are now eligible for economic assistance from the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). Small businesses can learn more about the program and apply for financial assistance at www.sba.gov/disaster or call the ...