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Fifty-nine years ago, a mother saved her daughter’s life by giving her daughter one of her own kidneys. Nancy (Wennblom) Ludwig was 18 at the time of the kidney transplant.

Cassandra Schmith, a 6th-12th Grade Special Education teacher with the Elk Point-Jefferson School District, has partnered with the Elk Point Food Pantry to bring hands-on learning experiences to her students. Every Tuesday, Schmith’s class goes to the food pantry to help stock and face shelves, help carry in food that has been delivered and help clean if needed. This type of life experience is known as Community Based Instruction (CBI).

The South Dakota Well Drillers Association (SDWDA) announced that it is offering the “SDWDA Quality Groundwater Scholarships” totaling $10,000 to be divided between five deserving students. There will be one $4,000, one $3,000 and three $1,000 scholarships awarded.

Dakota’s graduating class of 2022 earned an average ACT composite score of 21.5, which is above the national average of 19.8 and the highest among neighboring states. Considering the state’s public school test-takers only, the average composite score was 21.6. The ACT is used to gain admission into colleges and universities throughout the country and for scholarship consideration.

South Dakotans will take to the polls Nov. 8 to vote in this year’s general election. While multiple races are happening at the state level, there will be some district races and court appointments for people to vote on. Along with this are two more items – Initiated Measure 27 and Constitutional Amendment D.

The price of postage is going up – again. The United States Postal Service officially announced the price of Forever stamps and other postage will go up on Jan.

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve would like to invite their visitors to get in the holiday spirit and take a step back in time by attending the annual Christmas at the Homestead Saturday, Nov. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. This free, family event allows participants to tour the Stavenger Church, Shay/Adams House and Lamont Countr y School decorated for the Christmas season. Adams Homestead volunteers will be showing off their talents in each of the homestead buildings. Visitors will also get to enjoy refreshments in the Visitor Center, make children’s crafts in the Lamont Country School and hear Christmas music in the Stavenger Lutheran church throughout the day.

The only race for District 17 residents is for the State Representative seats. With two seats available, one democratic and two republicans are vying for the seats.