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Area youth and first-time hunters will have the opportunity to complete their hunter education certification during a three-day course scheduled for March 26–28, 2026.
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WiththecompletionofWeek Eight, only one is week left in the 2026 legislative session.
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brought many appropriations bills to the floor. Among the more exciting topics this week was SB 240 an act to make an appropriation for county rural access infrastructure and to declare an emergency. This bill provided 5 million dollars to the townsandtownshipsforcritical repairsofinfrastructureonour towns and townships roads. We have made critical improvements with out culverts and bridges but the need remains. I was proud to support this bill and help get it across the finish line with a 62-4 vote.
Read morePIERRE—Schedulingdifficulties,aswellasother factors, may lead to the demise of the state wrestling duals tournament. At its meeting on Wednesday, March 4, members of the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors learned about possibility of discontinuing the tournament.
Read morePIERRE — While no one has tracked whether it wasworsethanlastyear,officialsoftheSouthDakota High School Activities Association noted that there seemed to be a rise in unsportsmanlike activity at this year’s state wrestling tournament.
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Living in rural communities offers unique opportunities to promote successful aging. Incorporating a purposeful lifestyle, developing social connections and engaging in daily physical activity is essential to achievingpositivehealthoutcomesandqualityoflife.
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Vo n i Hubb e l l (Finck), graduate of AHS class of 2012, has built a life that reflects growth, faith, and dedication to both her career and her family. During her high school years, she was actively involved in volleyball, basketball, choir, and band. Like many students, she had big plans for her future. She intendedtoattendUSDtomajor inEnglishEducation—andshe followedthroughwiththatplan immediately after graduation.
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