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Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
UNDATED (AP)- Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track, according to a poll released Wednesday ...
Jody Heemstra Nov 15, 2023
Wild Winless In 6 After Being Edged By Avalanche
ST. PAUL, MN (AP) - Kurtis MacDermid scored the winning goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche held on to defeat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Friday night. Ross Colton and Valeri Nichu...
Nov 25, 2023
USDA to accepting applications for USDA ReConnect Program; Application deadline is Nov. 2
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications for funding to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural America nationwide, part of the Biden-Har...
Jody Heemstra Sep 29, 2022 Robert / CC
U.S. Treasury providing new funding and financial services for underserved communities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI Fund) awarded $194.1 million in financial assistance (March 1, 2023) to 252 Community Development Financial Ins...
Jody Heemstra Mar 03, 2023
Small police department in Minnesota's north woods offers free canoes to help recruit new officers
UNDATED (AP)- The police department in the remote north woods Minnesota town of Ely faces the same challenges of recruiting and keeping new officers as countless other law enforcement agencies across ...
Jody Heemstra Dec 07, 2023 Ian Dick / CC
US Attorney Dennis Holmes retiring after 43 years as a prosecutor
After serving over 43 years as a prosecutor in South Dakota, United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced today that he intends to retire. Holmes, a Custer, South Dakota native, began his career ...
Jody Heemstra Apr 18, 2022
US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges denies he is the suspect at hearing
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A man who is accused of faking his death and fleeing the U.S. to avoid rape charges in Utah has made an initial court appearance. Nicholas Rossi denied Tuesday at the Utah court ...
Jody Heemstra Jan 17, 2024
Stanley County 3-0, Lyman 2-1 In Opening Boys Wrestling Duals
PRESHO - Stanley County and Lyman started their 2023-24 boys wrestling seasons well in a quadrangular Thursday at Lyman High School. SC swept their three duals, defeating Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica...
Dec 01, 2023
Dairy organizations say milk and dairy are critical to child nutrition as kids go back to school
As nearly 50 million children return to public school, a group of dairy and nutrition advocates is encouraging parents and policymakers to prioritize the health of students by making milk and dairy op...
Jody Heemstra Aug 22, 2022
South Dakota governor proposes tighter spending along with increases for K-12 education
UNDATED (AP)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem outlined her budget vision on Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2023), emphasizing tighter spending amid rising inflation, while also proposing funding increases for K-12 ed...
Jody Heemstra Dec 06, 2023