Pierre Capital Journal

05/28/2026

My boss and I sat down to visit with a Job Service Representative from South Dakota Department of Labor last week. She was here to inquire about workforce needs in Fort Pierre. The question that has been plaguing us ever since covid was “where have all the workers gone?”

05/27/2026

The people have cast their votes, and 2026’s Amazing Teacher of the Year is Karlee Ehrenfried, physical education teacher at St. Joseph School.

05/26/2026

The Grey Goose Store and Social Club is no stranger to exciting musical acts, but their latest headliner will certainly rank among the most memorable – a band called Rhythm Prism and the Soul Singers, a cadre of little musicians who put on a big show.

05/26/2026

Quite often I’d rather be birding than doing whatever I need to be doing. This time of year can be the most torturous. If it’s sunny outside, the wind isn’t too strong (like that ever happens) and the temperature is in that pleasant zone, it’s agonizing to be required to work, be productive or…

Quite often I’d rather be birding than doing whatever I need to be doing. This time of year can be the most torturous. If it’s sunny outside, the wind isn’t too strong (like that ever happens) and the temperature is in that pleasant zone, it’s agonizing to be required to work, be productive ...

05/25/2026

The Pierre community is reeling from the devastating and sudden loss of Les Schwab Tire Centers’ Pierre Store Manager, Shane Willis, and his wife, Melynda, who died in a car accident on April 29. Shane and Melynda leave behind two young children.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, people across South Dakota and the nation will gather for parades, backyard barbeques, and the unofficial start of summer. American flags will wave proudly in our communities, cemeteries will be decorated with flowers, and families will plan for long weekends spent together.

05/21/2026

Do you know your purpose in life? Some days I’m not sure I have one. Hopefully someone knows what it is and will enlighten me. I’d hate to think I’m here for no reason. I’m really not that unreasonable. I’ve never really had much of a plan though. Goals are for athletes and successful people. I’m…

Do you know your purpose in life? Some days I’m not sure I have one. Hopefully someone knows what it is and will enlighten me. I’d hate to think I’m here for no reason. I’m really not that unreasonable. I’ve never really had much of a plan though. Goals are for athletes and successful peop...

05/20/2026

As Pierre is raising money for a new recreation complex, the question I posed to South Dakota Central Recreation Committee (SDCRC) at their recent fund raising event for this objective was: “What about a large theater to host musicals, theater and dance companies?” The chair of SDCRC said that had…

As Pierre is raising money for a new recreation complex, the question I posed to South Dakota Central Recreation Committee (SDCRC) at their recent fund raising event for this objective was: “What about a large theater to host musicals, theater and dance companies?” The chair of SDCRC said that h...

05/19/2026

Early Saturday morning, gardening enthusiasts lined up at 9 a.m., ready to shop at the South Dakota State University Master Gardener plant sale held at Faith Lutheran Church. Within two hours, the annual sale had completely sold out.

05/19/2026

The Capital Journal’s annual athletic achievement awards once again brought together a cadre of Central South Dakota’s most talented athletes to be recognized for their athletic and academic achievements.