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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

For more information, including details on what documents are needed and how to make an appointment, residents can visit the DPS website. Screenshot used with permission by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Screenshot used with permission from the DPS website.

REAL ID deadline takes effect

Bobby Parker, Entertainment Editor May 21, 2025

At the time of writing, May 7, 2025, travelers across the United States, must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or other approved identification to board domestic flights or access certain...

President Trump announcing his choice of tariffs on the world. Photo used with permission The Berkshire Edge

Why so expensive?

Julia Hedrick, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

Breaking down the craziness of inflation and tariffs in simpler words.  Have you gone to the grocery store and realized that everything has gotten more pricey? Heard people talk about the “tariff...

Harvard University, the world's most well-known college, recently had billions of dollars in federal funding frozen.
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Too far for Trump, or not far enough?

Alonso Ramirez, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

It is not a surprise to many that the new president of the United States, Donald Trump, has come to power with controversy. Besides his policies, a point of friction has recently arisen between the president...

The Human Bean has been in business for over 25 years and continues to make a difference. (Image used with permission by Facebook.)

The Human Bean: Clean coffee and community care

Dena Tarrell, Entertainment Editor May 6, 2025

Coffee and energy drinks. Both are popular options for anyone, but it can become tiresome having the same three choices all the time. Starbucks, Scooter’s, Caribou. Those are the biggest coffee chains,...

Even Gibbs, a 13-year-old labradoodle, loves to spend time on the trails.

Earth Day everyday

Lily Gruber, Entertainment Editor April 30, 2025

This year, Earth Day matters more than ever. Every day, a new headline threatens the planet we call home. “Threats to this land include energy development and other resource extraction such as mining...

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 confirmation...

Governor Kristi Noem decided on cutting funding for tobacco prevention in South Dakota (Used with permission of Canva and Picryl)

One green for another

Ellie Boehrns, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

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...

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

Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Editor in Chief January 28, 2025

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...

What does the election mean for us?

What does the election mean for us?

Leah Mannes and Lily Gruber January 28, 2025

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...

A white Ford truck used in the attack collided with a construction crane after killing 14 people.

New Year’s Day nightmare: terrorist attack on Bourbon street

Adeline Theophilus, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

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...

LHS students use a “pop it” to focus during work time in class.

The impact of fidgets in the classroom

Lily Gruber, Entertainment Editor January 28, 2025

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...

TikTok is on the chopping block with the U.S. government in Jan. 2024 (Used with permission of Canva and Brandfetch Logo)

Tik Tik Tik TikTok

Ellie Boehrns, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

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...

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