For the first time in the state’s history, South Dakotans will vote in a runoff election July 28 to choose a candidate for governor. Republicans Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden were the top two candidates in the June 2 primary election, but neither received 35% of the vote, which triggered the runoff. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the runoff election: If I didn’t vote in the June 2 Republican primary, may I still vote in the runoff? Yes. Registered

Georgina Cavin, Miriah Atkins, and Whitney Bass are a mother-daughter team running Kind Kitchens, a nonprofit with a mission of helping their neighbors find food security. Kind Kitchens is led by Georgina who lives in Viborg; her daughter Miriah of Worthing; and Whitney who resides in Minnesota. As a family, they share a love of spending time together and serving others, values that have become the foundation of their nonprofit work. “Serving others has always been a priorit

Families are invited to Lennox Park on Friday, July 17, as Park Drive After 5 returns with a special Kids Night packed with activities, entertainment and community fun. The free community event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., with something for all ages to enjoy throughout the evening. One of the featured attractions will be a Touch-a-Truck experience, giving children the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles and equipment up close. A dunk tank fundraiser will also b

The annual Firecracker Fun Run brought runners together on the morning of July 4 to support the Lennox Lions Club and the Lennox Area Community Fund. The Lennox Lions Club thanked everyone who participated in this year’s event, as well as the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make the race a success. Top finishers in the event included: 5K—Top Male: Tiegan Lindner of Sioux Falls; Top Female: Debra Yackley of Sioux Falls 10K—Top Male: Tyler Boltjes of Beresford; Top Fema

Residents interested in running for Mayor or Alderman in the City of Lennox must follow a specific process to complete and submit nominating petitions. Careful attention to the requirements is essential, as errors can invalidate petition forms. Important Notice All nominating petitions must be printed front and back. Petitions that are not printed on both sides will be invalidated. Step 1: Complete the Declaration of Candidacy The Declaration of Candidacy is located at the to

Shoppers in Lennox now have a new place to shop for clothing and more. Bret and Cambria Wynja opened The Mercantile Exchange at 1001 S. Main St. on April 29. In the six months leading up to the opening, Bret, a contractor and owner of Moose Bros. Construction, transformed the space from a shop to a storefront. He took all of the steel off the walls, hung the sheetrock, framed out the changing rooms, bathroom and storage area, cleaned up the floors, put the racks up, painted,

The countdown is on for Lennox’s 43rd Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, which returns July 3-5 with three days of family fun, patriotic festivities, live music and community traditions. This year’s celebration carries added significance as communities across the nation commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Lennox will join in the historic milestone with a weekend full of events honoring Independence Day. One of the highlights of the celebration will be the annu

With all members present, the Lennox City Council met Monday, June 22. The City of Lennox engaged with Scott and Heidi Sandal and the Lennox High School Digital Age Club to investigate the feasibility of a data center in Lennox. The Sandals, along with several students from the club, were present to discuss their findings. “Thank you very much for letting us engage in this study. While data centers are a really, really hot topic right now, you’re finding anybody that has Fac

The Huset’s Hall of Fame Committee has announced the Class of 2026, with five individuals set to be honored at the 29th Annual Huset’s Hall of Fame Open House and Induction Ceremony, presented by Midwestern Mechanical of Sioux Falls, on Sunday, July 12 at Huset’s Speedway. This year’s inductees include Jerry Richert Jr., Larry Stroman, Gale Pifer, Paul Krueger and Don Marquardt, each recognized for their lasting contributions to racing at Huset’s and throughout the region. Am

For more than 16 years, Jenny Savage (pictured above) has helped couples turn their wedding dreams into reality. Today, the Lennox-based business owner is expanding her reach across South Dakota through her newly rebranded company, Storybook Love Events. Savage, owner and lead wedding planner, recently relaunched her business under its new name to better reflect its primary focus—helping couples create memorable and meaningful wedding celebrations. “I have been a wedding plan