A statewide push to make high school more meaningful to students is raising the profile of hands-on learning.

Orpha Iseminger of Sioux Falls will celebrate her 80th birthday Sunday, Nov. 22, with a family dinner.

A James River Water Development District board member from Menno, Dave Bender, says he can't remember seeing the river flows as high as they are this time of year.

Rita Wiese of Sioux Falls will celebrate her 84th birthday Thursday, Aug. 27, with family.

My family and I spent most of this summer traveling, most recently to celebrate my in-laws' 50th anniversary in South Dakota.

Why is the 4th a Fire Weather Holiday? by Jesse Ritka Posted on 02 July 2009 With the holiday weekend on the horizon, fireworks will fill backyards, driveways as well as night skies.

Many cities are dealing with the clean-up from those storms today and the city of Menno is one of them.

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Funnel clouds, Tornado es, hail and high winds were reported in much of eastern South Dakota Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Cleanup is under way in the southeastern South Dakota town of Menno, after a storm that brought straight-line winds and spawned a tornado.

Just over 700 people live in the Hutchinson County community of Menno. About 8:30 Tuesday night high winds and hail hit the town and in it's wake there was a lot of tree damage and some damage to homes.

A storm tonight knocked out power to residents in Menno, where large trees were uprooted and windows were blown out, according to reports from residents and the National Weather Service.

An audit critical of two of Nebraska's psychiatric hospitals says little is done to make sure employees are working the hours they say they are.

A strong storm moved through Menno Tuesday night, leaving behind a path of damage.

The South Dakota Board of Regents' newest member thinks that his business and education background will give him a unique perspective.

An effort that aims to combat childhood obesity kicked off Thursday at Menno Middle School with a program and pep rally.