Features

4-H Shooting Sports continues to grow in Roberts County

Published by admin on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 9:28am

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

Sisseton Agency Headquarters and Wacipi Grounds listed in National Register of Historic Places

Published by admin on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 3:57pm

The Sisseton Agency Headquarters and Wacipi Grounds of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation was recently placed in the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society.

Community Transit provides affordable transport to those across the region who need a lift

Published by admin on Fri, 03/04/2022 - 3:03pm

by Kerry Kulkarni Watertown Public Opinion

Transportation is an aspect of life that is easy for some folks to take for granted. But for many in the region, it can be a real challenge to get to work, school or doctor appointments.

Community Transit of Watertown/Sisseton provides that vital need. With nearly 400 rides provided daily, it has played a large part in getting people where they need to be.

Starting to Move Corn

Published by admin on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 3:13pm

The Wheaton Dumont Elevator in Sisseton started moving the piles of corn on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Shown above is a payloader filling a truck. They are using 9-10 trucks to haul the corn to Graceville and dry it and send it on the railroad cars. ~ Courier Photo

Sisseton farmer directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Glacial Lakes 4-H Rodeo Club

Published by admin on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 12:45pm

Local farmer Calvin Thompson recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Glacial Lakes 4-H Rodeo Club. The Glacial Lakes 4-H Rodeo Club will use the funds to host a local 4-H rodeo and conduct arena improvements.

“This donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to complete much needed arena improvements along with hosting the 2022 local 4-H rodeo,” said Ben Hanson, Glacial Lakes 4-H Rodeo Club President.

Sisseton School District solves teacher shortage with cultural exchange program

Published by admin on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 10:51am

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

The Sisseton School district is taking advantage of the J-1 teacher cultural exchange visa, which matches up certified teachers from other countries with job openings in the U.S. The school district currently employs five teachers from the Philippines to fill vacancies that were otherwise difficult to fill.

SHS offers special needs transition program

Published by admin on Fri, 01/28/2022 - 1:44pm

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

As a result of a grant, the Sisseton School District Special Services Department, under Dr. Michelle Greseth, has created an adult transition program to help special needs students learn the skills necessary to transition into their adult life.

New Year’s Baby arrives at Coteau des Prairies Hospital

Published by admin on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 10:42am

The “First Baby Contest” for Sisseton’s hospitals started in 1955. Compiled here is a list of the winners of the contest since that time. Marta Randall and Lupe Polina are the 2022 winners with a baby boy, Kohana Aaron Polina. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website..

Having fun with model trains

Published by admin on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 1:13pm

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

Where engineering has taken Kent Miller

Published by admin on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 10:44am

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

Kent Miller is a native of New Effington, SD and is a 1998 Sisseton High School graduate. He and his identical twin brother Brad have always been interested in things mechanical, and both received their mechanical engineering degrees from SDSU in 2003. Kent’s education, experience, and inventiveness have led to eight work-related patents, lots of hobby creations, some custom work, and more recently, a marketable invention.