


Trojans cruise past Bennett County, prepare to host Bon Homme Thursday
The Parkston Trojans easily outpaced their first round opponent to advance to the second round of the Class 9AA football playoff.

State Tournaments
Two more teams from Parkston qualified for state tournaments this past weekend.

‘Good humans, not just good students': A day in the life of SD's teacher of the year
Becky Haenfler teaches in the same middle school classroom where she was a student years ago.
Social Security announces 2.8% benefit increase for 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8% in 2026.
Be mindful of heart health risks during hunting season
The thrill of the Pheasant Opener in South Dakota can bring a smile to any hunter's face.
The history of Daylight Savings Time
The story of Daylight Saving Time (DST) began with Benjamin Franklin's 1784 satirical suggestion to save candle wax, but it was not seriously considered until the 1890s by George Hudson and later William Willett.

Luminary funds donated to Pink Ladies
The Kaylor 4-H Club presented a check for $165 to Heather Friederich, President of Haase's Pink Ladies, and Pink Ladies member Sara Bergman from the 2025 Cancer Luminary Community Service club project in memory of Nola Haase Remmers.
TO YOUR HEALTH
Stay aware of breast cancer
Pink ribbons, pink hair and pink T-shirts are signs of the season this October, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.


Spooky season is here
Get ready for the trick 'r treaters, it's Halloween time.
Chessmores compete at State B for TDA
Two Tripp-Delmont/Armour girls competed at the 2025 State B Cross Country meet in Huron, Saturday, October 25.

Parkston American Legion Post sponsors Sons of the American Legion Charter
Parkston's American Legion Post 194 has sponsored a Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post 194, allowing the organization to expand to include any male descendant, adopted son or step-son of a veteran. Established in 1932, the Sons of the American Legion serves to assist the American Legion with its various community programs and activities.
The history of Daylight Savings Time
The story of Daylight Saving Time (DST) began with Benjamin Franklin's 1784 satirical suggestion to save candle wax, but it was not seriously considered until the 1890s by George Hudson and later William Willett.