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the Tea Area School District. Reach our office at 605-213-0049 or email.
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City council to revisit EMS, fire safety studies
The Tea City Council met Feb. 3 and discussed studies for EMS and fire safety. City administrator Justin Weiland said the city received a...
Feb 6


Shelbi Backhaus named Community Member of the Year for her dedication to giving back
Shelbi Backhaus being honored at the Tea Chamber event in December. Sharing small moments with those who need a little extra...
Jan 29
Legislative committees consider open records, open meetings bills
By Dana Hess For the S.D. NewMedia Association PIERRE — Legislation concerning open records and open meetings was a recurring topic this...
Jan 29
Orthopedic Institute set to open Feb. 10
The new Orthopedic Institute located in Bakker Landing Addition off the Tea exit plans to open to patients Feb. 10. Construction on the...
Jan 29

Tea Area students prepare for comedic One Act Play
Tea Area High School’s theater program is gearing up for this year’s One Act Play, featuring the lighthearted comedy “The Staggering...
Jan 23
Expansion project makes headway
Progress continues on the expansion project at the high school. Operations manager Wayne Larsen said the south end of the project ended...
Jan 23
School board reviews projected growth numbers
The Tea Area School Board met Jan. 13. Superintendent Jennifer Lowery congratulated Allison Bertram on being named the 2024-25 Assistant...
Jan 16


State Rep-Elect Otten announces resignation, Gov. Noem seeks public input on replacementÂ
Herman Otten On Friday, Jan. 10 Representative-elect Herman Otten announced that he will resign his seat in the State House of...
Jan 16


Tea Ace Hardware honored as 2024 Small Business of the Year
Tea Ace Hardware was recognized as the 2024 Small Business of the Year in December by the Tea Chamber for Development. Store manager,...
Jan 16
City council meets for first time in 2025
The Tea City Council met for the first time in 2025 on Jan. 6. They held a public hearing for a new retail on-off sale malt beverage and...
Jan 9
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