lifestyles

Dean's list Several area students have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence after the fall 2018 semester at South Dakota State University, Brookings. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must...

Native plants are increasingly used for gardening, landscaping, and restoring and reclaiming native plant communities. They can provide natural beauty, cost-effective landscaping alternatives, environmental services, and habitat for wildlife. Native plants work well for many landscaping...

The following students earned a GPA of at least 3.0 and were named to the 2nd quarter honor roll at Alexandria Area High School. 9th Grade Jamie Allen, Kathrine Allen-Opp, Avery Anderson, Grady Anderson, Maggie Anderson, Ellie Andreasen, Damian Ayala, HaileeAnn Bailey, Isaac Baldry,...

Mural painting Pastor Paul Oman of Wisconsin, known for painting murals before live audiences, will create a mural for St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Garfield at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. It's part of the church's 150th anniversary celebration this year and illustrates the theme,...

Dance troupe to perform The Zenon Dance Company is coming to Alexandria Area High School's performing arts center on Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. Based out of Minneapolis, the company has traveled extensively around the world since being formed in 1983. It will have a limited...

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting a youth soccer camp March 22-23 at the Northstar Sports Complex in Alexandria. Campers in grades 3-5 will take part in the camp from 9 a.m. to noon on March 22 and from 1-3 p.m. on March 23. Grades 6-8 will compete from 1-4 p.m. on March...

Meatball dinner First Lutheran Church of Kensington will hold its annual meatball dinner on Sunday, March 3, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The meal includes mashed potatoes and gravy, sides and dessert, and everything will be homemade and from scratch, the church says. It will accept free-will...

HONOR ROLL The following students earned a GPA of at least 3.0 and were named to the 2nd quarter honor roll at New Testament Christian School. A Honor Roll Ayla Larson, Rylee Terhark,Kianna Spates, Ashlyn Christians, AJ Cottington, Ashley Larson, Blaze Lenz and Andrew Lenz. B Honor...