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SD GOP primary preview: US Senate

While the race to secure the nomination for governor has dominated the headlines ahead of the June 2 primary, Republican voters will also choose a candidate for one of South Dakota’s two U.S. Senate seats.

Fifteen years of service leave lasting lessons

Mark Braun, teacher at the Gregory School District, has been doing end-of-the-schoolyear community projects with the students for about 15 years. Between that and the Gorilla Gatherings that he and band instructor Jared Opp do with the school assembly every Monday morning, he says people are noticing a difference.

Loyalty Day Celebration held at Burke VFW

The Burke VFW Post #9950 and it’s Auxiliary held their annual Loyalty Day Celebration at the Post Home on May 3, 2026. The Auxiliary President opened the program with a welcome to all.

Mindful Moments

Danica Zomer, MSW, CSW-PIP Fearing rest might initially sound like a strange concept. We all know that we need rest.

LifeServe Blood Center Blood Donor Days

JOHNSTON, IOWA – LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce that Blood Donor Day is back and bigger than ever. This year, we’re holding Blood Donor Days and extending the celebration of our blood donors to the entire month of June.

What’s the real threat to rural America?

Craig Bieber President, South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association It’s easy to reduce complex policy issues to slogans and soundbites, but real leadership is looking beyond the headlines and making principled decisions that serve the long-term good. There were plenty of soundbites, slogans, and bad policy proposals during the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session meant to grab the attention of constituents and voters.

Reporter of the facts

The golf weather this week was less than ideal. It was spitting rain at times, windy & overcast. George Johnson & Mike Lebanowitz didn’t seem to mind though. They pulled their caps down, cinched their belts a little tighter & are now leading the league. No, that is not a misprint. Johnson & Lebanowitz are currently in 15* place.