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"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

Linda McMahon at a political event. (Photo used with permission by Wikimedia  Commons)
Who is Linda McMahon?
Mason Dean, Feature Editor • March 10, 2025

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Linda McMahon was confirmed by the Senate to be the next Secretary of Education, making her the last in President Trump’s cabinet to be confirmed.  McMahon’s...

Governor Kristi Noem decided on cutting funding for tobacco prevention in South Dakota (Used with permission of Canva and Picryl)
One green for another
February 4, 2025
The rink is set to be open to the public in time for next year's winter season. (Photos used with permission by Oksanavectorart & Canva)
Skating the ribbon
January 28, 2025
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The effort that is put into sustaining the planet is what will be given back. Be the one to make a change in your community. (Image used with permission by Association of Psychological Science).
The planet’s annual checkup
Dena Tarrell, Staff writer • March 20, 2025

Many people do not realize just how much of an impact we have on our environment. The U.S. alone throws away roughly 1.5 billion pounds of trash each day. Millions of animals...

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Plants can communicate with each other by releasing chemicals into the air.
Grow your green thumb
Abby Anderson, Staff writer • March 26, 2025

Participation in gardening and growing plants has increased, notably since the 2020 pandemic that isolated us in our homes. Nonetheless, there has still been an apparent disconnection...

Wine Country Table states, “Honey contains flavonoids, antioxidants that may reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.”
Our polite pollinators
March 26, 2025
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In downtown Sioux Falls, Queen City Bakery’s seasonal matcha, made with warm oat milk and hints of peach, is both beautiful and delicious.
A matcha made in heaven
Bethany Jespersen, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

In a world of neon-canned, carbonated energy and 24-ounce Frappuccinos, it is safe to say that society could use a caffeine reset. There is an underappreciated yet perfect...

PromPosal Poster Ideas
March 25, 2025
The leaves on the four-leaf clover represent faith, hope, love and luck (artwork by Laila Miller)
LHS (un)lucky stories
March 20, 2025
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Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah shaking hands with quarterback J.J. McCarthy
Vike’s Corner: Wall Street wizard
Cooper Schultz, Sports Editor • March 26, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings' general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, has received a lot of criticism for his ability to evaluate talent in the draft. Since he came from a background...

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Draft Day Ep.4
February 7, 2025
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Game Creek Bowl
Vail Photo Gallery
JD Yunag, Staff Member • March 12, 2025

Why School Lunch is Good
Why School Lunch is Good
February 24, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Grace Miner
Grace Miner
Editor-in-Chief

Grace Miner is a senior, a third-year staff writer and an Online Editor-in-Chief for the Statesman. When she is not perfecting her Starbucks order, she can be found spending time with friends and family,...

Bethel Woche
Bethel Woche
Staff Writer

Bethel Woche is a junior at LHS and a first-year writer at Statesman. Woche participates in track and field as a hurdler. When she is not out for a run or studying to maintain her 4.0 GPA, she enjoys reading...

Grow your green thumb
Our polite pollinators

Our polite pollinators

March 26, 2025

As the vernal equinox approaches, bees will begin to rise from their winter rest, assembling for their new phase of life, preparing to carry...

A matcha made in heaven

A matcha made in heaven

March 26, 2025

In a world of neon-canned, carbonated energy and 24-ounce Frappuccinos, it is safe to say that society could use a caffeine reset. There is an...

Vike’s Corner: Wall Street wizard

Vike’s Corner: Wall Street wizard

March 26, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings' general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, has received a lot of criticism for his ability to evaluate talent in the draft....

President's Break Countdown
Finally, it's break time!
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