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Lake Area Tech Awards Scholarship, Honors MVP at Sioux Valley Football Game

Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - Lake Area Technical College continued its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour Friday night with a spirited stop at the Sioux Valley vs. Beresford football game. The event marked the tour’s eighth celebration, bringing together community members, students, and educators for an evening of recognition and outreach.

LOCAL WATERTOWN AREA NEWS

Steve Jurrens

Oct 152 min read

Mount Marty University Partners with Northeast Technical High School to Launch Innovative Teacher Pathway

Mount Marty University’s Watertown campus has partnered with Northeast Technical High School (NTHS) to launch the Students to Teachers through Educator Pathways (STEP) initiative. The program allows high school students to earn college credits toward an education degree, potentially allowing them to complete a bachelor's degree in elementary education in three years.

LOCAL WATERTOWN AREA NEWS

Steve Jurrens

Sep 162 min read

A group of students at the University of South Dakota has launched an online petition calling for the reinstatement of art professor Michael Hook, following his placement on administrative leave and the Board of Regents' intent to terminate his employment. The action follows a social media post by Hook concerning the death of Charlie Kirk, which was publicly criticized by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and House Speaker Jon Hansen. Both officials posted on X, with Hansen calling for Hook’s firing and Rhoden stating he was “shaking mad” and “glad” about the Board of Regents' decision to terminate. According to the petition, students are "distraught" by the situation, describing Hook as a compassionate educator who fostered a comfortable learning environment. The petition, which was started by USD student Percy Goeden, argues that the termination infringes on Hook's First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. The petition states, "This gives our campus the idea that we are not all

USD Professor Michael Hook Subject of Student Petition Following Termination

change.org photo Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - A group of students at the University of South Dakota has launched an online...

STATE NEWS - SD/MN

Steve Jurrens

Sep 151 min read