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Highway Patrol announces January Sobriety Checkpoints

Published by admin on Fri, 01/10/2025 - 7:58am

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of January. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Charles Mix, Codington, Davison, Hutchinson, Lake/Moody, Law-rence, Lincoln, Meade, Minnehaha, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Stanley, Walworth, and Yankton.

Movies of Hope Ministry announces January Movie

Published by admin on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:42am

On Sunday, January 5, Movies of Hope Ministry will be showing the film LIFEMARK at 4:00 p.m. 

This film is based on a true story about a young mom who was faced with the difficult decision of giving up her newborn son for adoption and how his life positively impacted that of his adoptive parents and eventually his biological parents as well. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

Bobcat Season Reminders from SD Game Fish and Parks

Published by admin on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:41am

The 2024-25 bobcat trapping and hunting season is Dec. 26, 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025.

Hunters and trappers are reminded that the season bag limit is one bobcat for the Black Hills and East River. and unlimited for West River, excluding the Black Hills. The one bobcat limit for the Black Hills is new for this season. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

South Dakota Counties and Tribes to enter local winter road conditions into SD511

Published by admin on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:39am

South Dakota travelers rely on SD511 for real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images, especially during winter. This year, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has partnered with numerous counties and tribes across the state allowing them to directly update road conditions on the statewide SD511 system.

SDSU Extension 4-H launches regional support for county operations

Published by admin on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:38am

South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program is adding a regional system to support county operations and organizations. 

On Dec. 16, 2024, SDSU Extension reorganized operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and West. Each region consists of about 16 counties and is supported by an assigned regional youth educator. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

Sisseton Redmen place nine wrestlers in top four at NEC in Groton

Published by admin on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:30am

The Sisseton Redmen Boys Wrestling Team placed nine wrestlers in the top four at the NEC Wrestling Tournament held at Groton on Friday, Dec. 20, after the original night was postponded from Thursday, Dec. 19.

Sisseton Middle and High School Christmas Concert

Published by admin on Fri, 12/27/2024 - 1:26pm

A joint Sisseton Middle School and Sisseton High School Christmas Concert was held Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at the Sisseton Performing Arts Center. Directed by vocal instructors Sharon Zettlemoyer and Marne Snaza, selections were performed by students in Grades 5-12. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

Name released in Grant County fatal crash

Published by admin on Fri, 12/27/2024 - 1:20pm

A Milbank, SD man received fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10, two and a half miles east of Milbank, SD.

Preliminary crash information indicates Ronald Lee Vernlund, 81, the driver of a 2000 Ford F250, was traveling east on 149th Street near 481st Avenue when the vehicle slid across the slick roadway and into the north ditch and rolled into a field. Vernlund was ejected and received fatal injuries in the crash.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.

December 14 Deck the Hall Day to feature Santa photos and holiday cheer

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 9:56am

A day of shopping, photos and sweet treats is coming soon as plans are finalized for “Deck the Hall Day with Santa” at St. Peter’s Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be highlighted by the following activities:

Coteau des Prairies Hospital to withdraw from ownership of Tekakwitha Living Center

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 9:55am

Tekakwitha Living Center (TLC) is pleased to share the following update which was recently communicated to TLC employees.