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Free Lunch for Thousands

Emily Quezada, Staff Writer May 8, 2026

Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that will make reduced-priced lunches free for students who qualify for the program. “Keeping our kids and grandkids strong and healthy is important, and this...

Beyond the Moon

Beyond the Moon

Casimir Arntz, Staff Writer May 8, 2026

On April 1, 2026, at 11:35 pm UTC (5:35 pm CDT), astronauts Reid Weisman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen boarded NASA’s Orion spacecraft. They circled Earth, studied the unexplored...

Harry Styles has Done it Again

Harry Styles has Done it Again

Aleyah Bauchspiess, Staff Writer April 2, 2026

On March 6th, history was made again. Harry Styles released his fourth studio album titled “Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally.” Styles’ album debuted at #1 in 20 countries, and within the first...

Inked Educators

Inked Educators

Lauren Castle, Staff Writer February 18, 2026

Hearing the stories behind tattoos is already so interesting, but hearing your teacher’s stories is even more interesting. Tattoos can often be seen as unprofessional or inappropriate in the teacher...

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Twitch Icon Thrills Local Fans

Amirrah Jackson, Staff Writer November 21, 2025

Popular Twitch star Marlon Garcia made an unexpected appearance in Sioux Falls last Tuesday, drawing large crowds and plenty of excitement across Sioux Falls. Marlon was first spotted at the Great Plain...

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Budget Battle Shuts Down Federal Government

Raniya Ali, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

The government shutdown started October 1, 2025. Usually, federal agencies tend to rely on the funding that comes from Congress, but lately the lawmakers haven't been able to fund the government agencies. The...

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Catastrophic Storms Hit Alaska

Aleyah Bauchspiess, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

October 5th saw an unexpected deadly typhoon hit many villages in Alaska, causing more than 2,000 people to be displaced. One of the hardest-hit villages included Kipnuk, with over 90% of the homes being...

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Beyond the Transcript

Vanessa Pintilie, Staff Writer October 23, 2025

The free college application period for South Dakota's public technical colleges and universities is from October 1 to November 30, 2025. During this time, students can apply to these institutions without...

A Prescription of Kindness

A Prescription of Kindness

Gladys Carrillo, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

An act of kindness can change someone's life without you even knowing. There can be times when you feel there’s no hope, especially if you’ve been spending most of your time lying in bed at home. The...

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Starbucks Closes Beloved Jefferson Spot

Casimir Arntz, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Starbucks, the renowned coffee and breakfast chain, has revealed hundreds of their locations across the United States are closing for good. Many buildings throughout our nation have decided to shut down...

From Classroom to Career

From Classroom to Career

Emily Quezada, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

Garrett Willaredt is a dedicated student in Jefferson High School whose ambition shines through his academic path. He takes advantage of the classes that are offered at Jefferson and is currently enrolled...

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