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 confirmation...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed decreasing state funding for the tobacco prevention fund, which would increase the use of tobacco and nicotine, such as cigarettes and e-cigarettes, among...

As a featured component of the Jacobson Plaza, a highly anticipated ice skating ribbon is currently under construction downtown and is set to be completed during mid-2025 With its approximately 14,000...

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2024, the presidential election was expected to polarize the nation. It did just that. Experts correctly anticipated the election to be a nail-biter, and Republican candidate Donald...

As the clock struck midnight, and the calendars changed to 2025, many celebrated laughing, drinking and watching the ball drop. Not shortly after, the parties on Bourbon Street in New Orleans turned dark...

For some students, particularly those with ADHD and ADD, maintaining focus in school can be an ongoing challenge. Distractions, including small noises and the natural urge to move, can significantly hinder...

The clock is ticking for TikTok's social media platform after the U.S. Government announced a new act prohibiting users from updating or accessing the app. This will start on Jan. 19, 2025, unless TikTok’s...

This year, the LHS marching band has the opportunity of a lifetime to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but the real question is how they are preparing. The LHS marching band consists of...

On Nov. 1, the Avera McKennan Fitness Center announced that it would merge with GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness Club, effective Dec. 1, 2024. The news surprised many members, especially since the Avera McKennan...

After recent presidential election outcomes ruled Donald Trump as the soon-to-be 47th United States president come Jan. 2025, women across social media, specifically TikTok and X, are considering the 4B...

The Lunchly ready-to-eat meal line, launched by high-profile influencers Logan Paul, KSI (Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji) and MrBeast (James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson) in September 2024, has encountered...

The South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension has launched a unique and engaging initiative called the “Adopt-A-Cow” program, aimed at enhancing agricultural education in classrooms across the...