The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is offering $142,000 in funding for new high school Registered Apprenticeship programs. Four contracts up to $35,500 each will be awarded through the “Pathway Partnership Initiative.”

An exciting adventure waits for you and young gardeners in the Junior Master Gardener Program (JMG). For kids ages 9-13, this program has 12 classes beginning Jan. 22, 2023. Class size is limited so we are reaching out with an early organizational meeting Oct. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the North Sioux City Community Library, 601 River Drive in North Sioux City.

Big game seasons are upon us and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) would like to remind hunters of game transportation rules. “As a reminder to veteran and new big game hunters, our department wants to make sure everyone who is out hunting this fall is mindful of our transportation rules.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights-of-way. “Election signs are showing up along the state’s roadways,” said Craig Smith, Director of Operations.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share important information regarding the upcoming general election, which will be held Nov. 8. South Dakota voters have the choice of voting in-person on Election Day or by casting an absentee ballot.

It was a long day for the Union County Board of County Commissioners with a packed agenda Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Growing up, Pauline Allard (Crevier) remembered seeing the Leader-Courier in her home. After becoming an adult herself, she started subscribing to the paper as well.

Expanding Medicaid in South Dakota is either a prudent use of tax dollars designed to enhance health care coverage or a disaster that will bust the state budget. Those are the arguments offered by backers and opponents of Amendment D, a measure that would expand access to Medicaid in the state.

It was an epic time of homecoming festivities for the Dakota Valley Panthers last week as the theme was “We Got Game” and many got into the homecoming spirit. The week started on Monday, Sept. 26 with “Chutes and Ladders Day” and students came dressed to class as construction workers.