Opinion

In 1762 France had ceded the Territory of Louisiana to Spain and that nation held it for thirty-eight years, or until the year 1800. At this time the Duke of Parma, a son-in-law of the King of Spain, was desirous of securing for himself the succession to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, that he might be raised to the dignity of a king, and have his dominion enlarged by the addition of Tuscany.

No. South Dakota is one of dozens of states that doesn’t require a high school degree or teaching certifications to homeschool children.

Institution-wide partnership with BoodleBox introduces AI-powered learning solutions to enhance educational experiences and prepare students for the future As AI adoption accelerates across university campuses, Dakota Wesleyan University is investing in and prioritizing responsible AI use by providing more than 1,000 students, faculty members and staff with access to BoodleBox, a collaborative AI platform specifically built for higher education as a tool that’s private, safe and secure. This institutionwide implementation strengthens DWU’s position at the forefront of educational innovation and enables the transparent, ethical use of AI in teaching, learning and research.

Not much has changed overall from last week, but conditions are improving and fish activity is picking up across the system. One area with increased action is Whitlock Bay, where anglers are reporting more consistent catches and greater fish movement south of the bridge. As water temperatures rise and seasonal patterns develop, opportunities should increase in the coming weeks.

hoden A few times a year, folks in Pierre wake up for morning walks through Hilger’s Gulch to a sea of Old Glory that seems to have magically appeared. Each time, we are reminded to be grateful for our freedom, the Founders who had the foresight to enshrine it in our Constitution, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect it.

When we think of modern dentistry, we picture a sparkling office, advanced tools, and pain free procedures. However, dental care in the 1800s was far from what we experience today. It was an era of primitive tools and a whole lot of trial and error.

PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County. State officials urge the public to take steps to protect themselves and their families against WNV, which can cause fever, headaches, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches.

South Dakota’s legacy is rich. Our way of life was forged by resilient homesteaders, and we’ve become a beacon to the nation through the hard work and steadfast faith of our people. The first week of June brings “605 Day.” South Dakotans have embraced June 5 (6/05) as a chance to celebrate our beautiful state and remind everyone that fresh air and freedom can be found in our single area code.

The Territory of Dakota, with the exception of the portion drained by the Red River of the North and the Mouse River, was a part of the Louisiana Territory, acquired by the United States from France, by purchase, in 1803.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced eligible landowners have from June 1 until Aug. 31, 2026 to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, as authorized by provisions included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.