STUDY: Dakotans are ‘friendly and conventional’
South Dakotans and Midwesterners comprise a region that is “friendly and conventional,” according to a new social psychology study.
Knowledge about Common Core not so common
As Common Core standards started going into effect in Dakota classrooms this fall, state education leaders probably expected to spend some time explaining what the standards are.
But Ryan Townsend, director of academic standards for the N.D. Department of Public Instruction, said he’s spent a lot of time lately explaining what the standards are not.
“A lot of it is based on misinformation, unfortunately,” he said.
FiredUp: Livestock losses come to one of the last independent links in our food supply
Sometimes this summer, our cow herd was grazing close enough that I could not only see them out our bedroom window, I could hear them eating. The sound of them ripping the grass from the ground, bite by bite, was…
Artwork and meditation provide healing for Webster woman
Life comes together for Wanda Skeide when she picks up a paintbrush.
“To God be the glory,” she said. “It’s a given talent. I have no idea why I have this talent. No one else in my family paints.”
Unleaded gasoline being phased out in South Dakota
By November, regular unleaded 87 octane gasoline won’t exist in South Dakota.
Watershed taskforce agrees relief is needed in Day County
A Regional Watershed Advisory Task Force, a legislative committee charged with studying water management issues, held its third meeting in Webster last week where the message from landowners was relief from the ever rising sloughs and lakes.
Jackley files suit against EPA
South Dakota has joined North Dakota, Nevada and Texas in filing a lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to comply with action mandated by the federal Clean Air Act. The suit was filed in federal district court in North Dakota.
Coming Home: Day County couple sails into retirement after musical journey
Following their passion for music, Paul and Diana Moxness led teaching careers all over the Midwest. Through that outlet, they were able to travel to various parts of the country as well as the world. But when it came time to retire, they could think of nowhere they would rather retire than Day County.
Correspondent covers 40 years of news from Orient and Polo areas
JoAnn Schaefers recently completed 40 years of covering news for Orient and Polo for her local newspapers, The Faulk County Record and Miller Press. Following is a column Schaeffers wrote to commemorate this occasion.
Trumpeter on Twins’ stage
Grandparents know the passion they hold for their grandchildren. Not only do they love them with all their hearts, but they hope they can give them something useful they can use in life. Nancy Mathews is one of those fortunate grandparents who has made a significant difference in her grandson’s life. She started teaching grandson Elijah Mathews piano lessons in the third grade and thus began his love for music.