As part of the 2025 South Dakota School Board Recognition Week, on behalf of the staff, students and community, we would like to extend our gratitude to the dedicated individuals who serve on the Gregory Board of Education. These elected members devote their time and energy to ensuring quality education in our schools, working tirelessly for students, staff, and the entire community.

Elle Johnson, Honor List, Burke South Dakota. The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.

The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Economic Development and the Economic Development Finance Authority (EDFA) approved projects that will contribute to a total of $26.6 million in capital expenditure and 26 full-time jobs across the state.

There were few towns and post offices in Dakota Territory in 1870. The number had made but a slight increase from 1860. The traveler coming in to the territory from Sioux City and crossing the Big Sioux River on the Government Bridge would travel a distance of twenty miles to Elk Point before reaching a town. However, a post office had been established at Jefferson, eight miles to the east of Elk Point.

R eport Committee: Appropriations Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.

Just a few days ago, I was formally inaugurated as Governor at the South Dakota State Capitol. Hundreds of South Dakotans came to celebrate with me and my family, and I could not be more grateful for their support. That day, I delivered an inaugural address – I shared that I will be available to discuss the challenges that South Dakotans face and how we can turn them into opportunities.