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Where severe burn victims go for help, there’s now a new healing center
The most serious burn victims in South Dakota often are treated here — and now will have a new place designed for healing.
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It’s one of the most fun times of the school year — and this week’s roundup of school news shows they’re definitely into the holiday spirit.
Memorable day at school prompts 5-year-old’s ‘best gift ever’
âMom, guess what I got today?â the 5-year-old said after school. As she found out, it was a gift beyond value.
Your ultimate guide to holiday lights starts with family’s newest display
âI wanted to do something that was above and beyond.â This 25-minute light display definitely is that â part of our complete guide to neighborhood Christmas lights.
In this busy, bustling neighborhood, effort begins to build community
They said the best part of their neighborhood is that people look out for each other. This expanded program hopes to build on that.
FIRSTÂ LEGO League âSUPERPOWEREDâ season with POET partnership
If thereâs one thing that elementary kids and professional engineers can bond over, itâs LEGO products.
Efforts grow to improve Big Sioux River water quality
âIt’s going to take some time, but the river can be back to a place of highlight and pride for the community.â
School news of the week: Goat yoga for students, award-winning artists
Want a memorable day at school? Just add some goats. This and news from nine schools in our weekly school news roundup.
Elementary schoolâs new Kindness Crew promotes kindness-based leadership, starting young
âIt helped people want to be kind.” How students at one elementary school are influencing each other through the new Kindness Crew.
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