BOX ELDER — The South Dakota Air & Space Museum will host Big STEM Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18 at the museum, 2890 Davis Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Interactive educational exhibits will highlight a variety of STEM fields, including coding, robotics, engineering, science, and mathematics. […]
Continue ReadingPIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths. The […]
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BOX ELDER — It’s officially summer vacation, but for the Douglas School District, plans are ramping up at Douglas Middle School, where work has begun on a $7.3 million renovation project that will greatly enhance student capacity and the educational experience in the years to come. An official groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday, May 22, […]
Continue ReadingThe ballots have been counted, but the lesson remains: local elections matter. Whether turnout was high or low, the decisions made by local voters will affect schools, public services, taxes and community priorities long after Election Day has passed. South Dakota voters turned out in significantly higher numbers for the 2026 primary election than in […]
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BOX ELDER — The Box Elder City Council certified the results of the municipal election during its meeting Wednesday night, officially declaring Kirk Beauchamp, Patrick W. Schubert Sr. and Steven Bixel elected to represent Wards 1, 2 and 3, respectively. The candidates ran unopposed for the seats. Justin Scott of SRF Consulting in Minneapolis, presented […]
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BOX ELDER — Political newcomer and Aberdeen businessman Tony Doeden will face Gov. Larry Rhoden in a Republican primary runoff election on July 28. As of Wednesday morning, Doeden received 31% of the vote, while Rhoden received 25%. Rep. Dusty Johnson received 23%, and House Speaker Jon Hanson garnered 21%. South Dakota law requires a […]
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BOX ELDER — What began as a family vacation to the Black Hills has led Ben Markwardt and his family to plant themselves, and their faith, in the Box Elder community. While camping and exploring attractions in the Black Hills, Markwardt said his family realized two things: the community was rapidly growing, and there were […]
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BOX ELDER — The Douglas School District is celebrating longtime educator, coach and administrator Sean Gholson. Gholson was recently named the new Douglas Middle School principal. Gholson has served as Douglas High School assistant principal for the past five years, but his career began as a social studies teacher in North Dakota. He transferred to […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Jason Fleming, Nicole Mitzel, and Emmet Reistroffer did not respond to The Guardian questionnaire. The South Dakota primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Before registered voters head to the polls, The Guardian is providing a recap of each candidate running for South Dakota District 35 Senate and House of Representatives and each’s initiatives […]
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BOX ELDER — The Box Elder City Council has recommended against paying into a tax levy that helps fund the Rapid City Public Library, a decision that will require Box Elder residents to pay a $130 annual fee to access library services beginning June 1. Pennington County notified the Rapid City Public Library in late […]
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