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Tea Weekly is the official newspaper for Lincoln County, the City of Tea and
the Tea Area School District. Reach our office at 605-213-0049 or email.
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With $50 million spent already, state hires new consultant to restart prison planning
By John Hult SIOUX FALLS — A $729,000 consultant contract will be added to the roughly $50 million South Dakota has already spent on a...
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Swatek named South Dakota Elementary Principal of the Year
Jay Swatek is pictured above with his wife and daughter last Friday morning when he was named the 2025 South Dakota Elementary Principal...
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City approves purchase of new meeting software
The Tea City Council met April 7 in a brief meeting. City administrator Justin Weiland presented information about Diligent Community, an...
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Nissen retires from city after 21 years
After 21 years of employment with the city, planning and zoning administrator Kevin Nissen retired April 4. Nissen got his start with the...
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Tea Area FFA Chapter recognized among State’s Best with National Chapter Award
The Tea Area FFA chapter returned from the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention with high honors, earning recognition as a Superior FFA...
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Maka’s Taekwondo makes history at SD State Championships
Maka’s Taekwondo made history last Saturday, March 29, as it hosted its 34th annual South Dakota State Taekwondo Championships. The...
Apr 3

School District seeking nominations for 2025 Teacher of the Year
As we near the end of the school year, the Tea Area School District is partnering with the Tea Area Parent Teacher Organization (TAPTO)...
Apr 3
School board changes 2026 graduation date
The Tea Area School Board met March 31 for the second time in March. At this meeting, they discussed moving the graduation date in the...
Apr 3

Birger brothers perform at ACDA National Honor Choir
Two Tea Area High School choir students, brothers Mathew (Senior) and Jacob (Sophomore) Birger, had the opportunity of a lifetime as they...
Apr 3

City Council election to be held April 8
The City of Tea will hold an election on April 8 at City Hall, located at 600 E. 1st Street. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...
Apr 3
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