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$6 million may not be enough to turn tide of low literacy rates in South Dakota
South Dakota educators have pointed to dramatic literacy successes in the state of Mississippi as evidence for lawmakers to support a proposed $6 million investment into expanded phonics-based reading curriculum and teacher training. But as the appropriation supported by Gov. Kristi Noem moves forward in the Legislature, a top literacy…
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Colman-Egan musicians compete at Augustana
Colman-Egan High School Instrumentalists joined others from Eastern South Dakota to participate in the 2024 Solo & Ensemble Contest held on the campus of Augustana University in Sioux Falls. The school had four soloists and ten ensembles perform. Soloists included Jenna Olson, Ezekiel Wendell, Alex Ustanko and Aneesa McGuire and…
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Olson named Operations Supervisor of the Year
The South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems announces that Aric Olson has been named as the distinguished recipient of the Operations Supervisor of the Year Award for 2023. Arics exceptional journey with the Big Sioux Community Water System, from a summer helper to Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator, highlights…
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Serves as Legislative Page
Legislative Page Daniela Lee from Colman is serving a two week term working with the South Dakota House of Representatives in Pierre during the 2024 legislative session. She is pictured with District 25 State Representative Randy Gross. Lee is a senior at Colman-Egan High School.
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JAS Quintet coming to Crystal Theatre Saturday
One of South Dakotas Premier Jazz Ensembles, the JAS Quintet, has announced an upcoming performance at The Crystal Theatre.The Sioux Falls-based group will perform Saturday January 27th at 7:30 p.m. JAS performs a mix of old and new classic jazz, along with original compositions and arrangements. The quintet features Joel…
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Flandreau Athletic Hall of Fame adds four new members to Executive Committee
At their January 15th meeting, the Flandreau Athletic Hall of Fame added four new members to their Executive (Selection) Committee; Blake Bergjord, Roxee Johnson, Tonya Pavlis, and Marcia Zephier. They join current members Georgia Adolph, Derek Burshiem, Steve Christensen, Ashley Headrick, Amy Klein, Brock Nelson, Beau Severtson, and Stuart Zephier…
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Frog waits for winter to end
The frog in Flandreau that usually hosts and helps young children enjoy their pool time during the summer is feeling the effects of Old Man Winter. The cold and snow-covered frog sits outside of Curt’s Collision right now awaiting its turn in the shop where it will get another touch-up…
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Wilbur-Ellis, Chester Branch donates to local organizations
For the last 9 years the Wilber-Ellis Chester Branch has been committed to the PINK SEED promotion. During the promotion Wilbur-Ellis contributes a portion of the cost of soybean seed treatment for the customer to different local Cancer Organizations. Throughout those years the contributions have exceeded $75,000. This year a…
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Backing the Jacks
Helping to cheer the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on to another national football title this season was Flandreau native Libby Hursey. It has been a blast to be able to experience a national championship two years in a row. Being able to cheer in front of all our fans…
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Keyes named Heartlands Student of the Month
Senior year for Jonathon Jonny Keyes is shaping up to be quite memorable. The multi-sport student athlete at Colman-Egan High School (CEHS) has earned numerous honors thus far for his efforts in and out of the classroom.Keyes has been named Student of the Month by Heartland Energy and KJAM Radio.…
