Most Virtual Academy students who failed were economically disadvantaged, but experts can’t pin it on that reason alone

Data from the Sioux Falls district shows a majority of students who did not meet grade-level standards in Virtual Academy were economically disadvantaged.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

How Sioux Falls and 2 similar cities have navigated life differently in a COVID world

During the pandemic, these cities have operated under different restrictions from lawmakers regarding schools, churches, and entertainment venues.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Easter weekend in three cities, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic

We take a look at Easter weekend festivities in three cities that each have had a different approach to handling the COVID-19 pandemic, one year in.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

South Dakota family farm’s oatmeal being sold at stores across Midwest

Anthem Oats will be available on shelves across the Midwest, including in the Chicago area, and for sale online, according to the five brothers behind the operation.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Bikers who helped distribute food during pandemic get Feeding South Dakota patches

A South Dakota motorcycle club volunteers monthly to help load boxes of food from Feeding South Dakota into vehicles during distribution events. This week, they were awarded patches.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Embe announces 2021 Tribute to Women winners

Eight women out of nearly 50 nominations were recognized for Embe’s 48th Tribute to Women event on Thursday.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Making changes in the library due to the pandemic

Instead of having students into the library, I brought the library to them, Lee writes.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Federal funding for the arts is a vital investment

We know most Americans, including South Dakotans, overwhelmingly agree that the arts in this country are important to our quality of life, writes Speirs.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Man injured during a dog fight at park in western Sioux Falls

One of the pit bulls came over to sniff the huskies and they became aggressive with each other. The man tried to separate the dogs and was bitten by one of the pit bulls, according to the release.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Heinitz runs fastest 60-meter dash in Class B history

Her time of 7.85 seconds is the sixth fastest all-time in state history.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Active COVID-19 infections fall to lowest number in a month as 3 more deaths reported

Hospitalizations decrease in Friday report, as well as active infections – which are at their lowest number in a month.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

University of South Dakota, Department of Social Services to train school personnel in crisis prevention and response

A partnership between the University of South Dakota and the state’s Department of Social Services could ensure children are psychologically and physically safe after unexpected negative events.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Luella Sandro, 96

Luella taught high school typing, bookkeeping, and business classes in Dell Rapids, Eagan, Trent, and Hendricks, MN.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Hilton named Mr. Basketball finalist

10 senior boys and 10 senior girls are recognized each year.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Professional competition eater Randy Santel to take on Urban Chislic’s ‘Gorilla Dumpster’ challenge

Randy Santel, an accomplished competition eater, is taking on the “Gorilla Dumpster Challenge” at Urban Chislic in Sioux Falls.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Man identified in fatal semi-truck rollover crash in McPherson County

The crash occurred at 3 a.m. on Highway 10 near mile marker 246, 14 miles west of Leola, DPS spokesman Tony Mangan said. A 2010 Kenworth T600 semi truck and trailer was eastbound on Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release…

South Dakota reports one COVID-19 related death Saturday

The additional death brings the state total since the start of the pandemic to 1,953. Among those, 920 have been women and 1,033 have been men, the DOH reports.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Analysis: Demand slows for COVID-19 vaccinations in South Dakota, health officials battle disinterest

The secretary of health urged younger people in the 20-29 age group to get vaccinated. Older people were easier to convince.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Remedy Brewing Company uses Big Sioux River water in its new craft beer. Here’s how it works

Sometimes called the “Big Sioux-er” by locals, one local brewery is trying its hand at making beer with Big Sioux River water.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Northern State president Timothy Downs resigns

Northern State University President Timothy Downs is resigning to pursue a new opportunity in higher education, the Board of Regents announced.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Tea is quickly becoming the next retail, business hub. Here’s why.

The city’s growth rate is at 8%. For reference, Sioux Falls’ growth rate in 2020 was 2.7%.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Smithfield files $6 million permit to upgrade wastewater treatment facility

The meatpacking plant has a history of violating surface water discharge limits, with its most recent violation in December 2020.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

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