Sterling, an awardwinning provider of transformative technology solutions, is pleased to announce that the South Dakota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee has presented Sterling with its prestigious Pro Patria Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed from an ESGR State Committee.

The 36th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 30 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as follows: GAME TIMES:

On April 3, 2024, SD Highway 46, from the east edge of the City of Beresford to SD Highway 11, is tentatively scheduled to close. The closure date will depend upon weather and road conditions along the project. During the closure, motorists will be directed to the signed detour route on Interstate 29, Lincoln County Highway 152, and Highway 11. Access to residences and properties adjacent to the project will be maintained for local traffic. Work to be completed during the first year of this twoyear project includes full roadway grading, replacement of three structures, interim surfacing and new signing from east of Beresford to Highway 11.

A 44-year-old Sioux City male has been charged in the attempted robbery of a North Sioux City bank on March 12. Around 2:30 p.m., a man identified as Dennis John Manchester walked into Liberty National Bank, located at 113 Military Road, and handed the teller a note and brandished a weapon.

A new activity is set to join football, volleyball as well as track and field as a sanctioned high school sport in South Dakota. Esports has been surging in popularity over the past decade – the streaming audience is expected to hit 1.4 billion in 2025, and several South Dakota colleges have established Esports programs.

.

.

The Sioux City Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce its rebranding from Explore Sioux City to Explore Siouxland, reflecting the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and representation of the entire Siouxland region. Alongside the rebranding, Explore Siouxland is launching a dynamic new website, complete with a community calendar of events, encouraging active participation from the Siouxland community.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a pre-construction informational meeting to share details about the SD Highway 46 construction project planned from the east city limits of Beresford to the Iowa state line. The informational meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Beresford Public Library, located at 115 S. 3rd St. in Beresford. Representatives from SDDOT and the contracting firm will be available to answer questions and discuss the project. Information will be provided on the project schedule and process.

Two Dakota Valley art students came home with hardware from the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s annual art show on March 15 and 16. They were Sophia Durr for ceramics and Maddy Grooms for mixed media. Both Panthers received second place medals.