Hello again Harrisburg! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Cosmic Jump and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Christina Berger is South Dakota's Teacher of the Year (keloland.com) — A Harrisburg Liberty Elementary third-grade teacher, Christina Berger, has been named South Dakota's Teacher of the Year, shining a statewide spotlight on the Harrisburg school community. Berger shares how her tough childhood shapes a classroom focused on safety, kindness, and independent thinking, and Liberty's principal is planning a school celebration so local students and staff can honor her achievement together.
2. Newcomers, incumbent headed to Lincoln County Board (keloland.com) — Lincoln County's next commission will include two new Republicans, Amy Harms and Joni Ekstrum, who will help oversee growth affecting communities like Harrisburg. Both emphasize balancing development with agriculture, strengthening infrastructure, and closely watching county finances so road, safety, and service costs don't outpace revenue as the area continues to grow.
3. Updated #SDpreps Volleyball Poll (Week of 9/21) (hubcityradio.com) — Harrisburg High's volleyball team sits atop the latest South Dakota Media Class AA poll, earning all 15 first-place votes after a strong 9–3 start. The statewide rankings also show where nearby programs like Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls schools stand, giving Harrisburg fans a sense of the competition their Tigers will face this season.
4. Smithfield move: How to preserve rural areas as metro grows (sdnewswatch.org) — Rapid growth around Sioux Falls is reshaping nearby communities, with Harrisburg now ranked as South Dakota's fastest-growing city and increasingly bumping up against Sioux Falls' southern edge. Regional leaders describe how industrial projects, traffic changes, and long-term planning in places like Crooks and Foundation Park will influence where Harrisburg residents live, work, and commute in the coming decades.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Harrisburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Harrisburg Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.