A family’s brand is more than a mark of ownership. A family brand has a story – a legacy. It’s often passed down from one generation to the next because for many ranch families, the story behind their cattle brand is entwined with the family’s history.

In this edition of Teacher Talk, Gina Benz tackles the subject of chronic absenteeism.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology president Jim Rankin has announced his retirement. However, this doesn’t mean the end of his involvement with the Hardrocker community.

The U.S. dollar is having a moment. Joe Santos explains how the currency is gaining international purchasing power.

The Civilian Conservation Corps has a deep history in the Hill City area. A museum dedicated to the CCC is headquartered there, and the high school is the only one in the county that is allowed to use Smokey Bear as its mascot.