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Libraries evolve and thrive despite threats of funding cuts

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch REDFIELD, S.D. – On five occasions this year, librarian Sarah Jones-Lutter has left the quiet, comfortable confines of the historic...

Education board votes to finalize embrace of phonics-based reading instruction for South Dakota

Douglas School District touts improved literacy through ‘science of reading’ strategy By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight It’s out with the new and in with the old...

‘After all our hard work’: Federal fallout leads to suspension of interlibrary loan courier service

Book sharing between libraries could be limited, or come with a cost to patrons By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Checking out some books through local libraries...

Birthing risks rise in SD as another hospital ends service

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch The elimination of birthing services at Winner Regional Health hospital will force dozens of expectant mothers in a wide swath...

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News for 5-1-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Long-time Blue Dragon Academy educator Donna Larson is retiring; citywide cleanups are happening in both Sherman and Garretson this weekend; and recent...

News for 4-24-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Local resident Sue Christensen has been caring for foster children for...

News for 4-17-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar The school's outdoors will see some changes this spring and summer...

News for 4-10-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Springtime means Easter, and the Legion opened the month with an...

News for 4-3-2025 (e-edition)

This Week's Issue Download this week's issue Community Events Calendar Next week Tuesday's election will be for all Garretson School District...
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