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The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 31: Restraint

April 16, 2026

Let them know you’re here for them—no matter what Sex, alcohol, drugs . . . These are subjects many adults would just as soon not discuss with young people. But if parents and other caring...

 

Agency of the Month: Bright Start

April 14, 2026

Agency of the Month: Bright Start Codington Connects is proud to recognize Bright Start as our Agency of the Month. Bright Start is a Department of Health program that partners with the South...

 

Why Volunteering Matters

April 9, 2026

Rural communities are built on the people who show up. Neighbors help neighbors, civic groups support local projects, and volunteers step in when something needs to be done. In Codington County,...

 

Individual of the Month: Tracy Kurten

March 25, 2026

Individual of the Month: Tracy Kurten Outpatient Social Worker, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Codington Connects is proud to recognize Tracy Kurten, Outpatient Social Worker with Prairie Lakes...

 

Agency of the Month: Spectrum Matters

March 18, 2026

Agency of the Month: Spectrum Matters Codington Connects is proud to recognize Spectrum Matters as our Agency of the Month. Founded in July 2019, Spectrum Matters has been dedicated to supporting...

 

Reducing Naloxone Stigma

February 24, 2026

Reducing Naloxone Stigma By Stephanie Kinnander, a Prevention Specialist with the Northeast Prevention Resource Center at the Human Service Agency. The opioid crisis isn’t something happening...

 

Individual of the Month: Hailey Rau, WMS Project SUCCESS Coordinator

February 23, 2026

Codington Connects is excited to feature Hailey Rau! Hailey is the WMS Project SUCCESS Coordinator with the Human Service Agency, working in partnership at Watertown Middle School. In her role, she...

 

Agency of the Month: WMS Project SUCCESS in partnership with HSA

February 18, 2026

Agency of the Month: Human Service Agency (HSA) In Partnership with Watertown School District Through Project SUCCESS Codington Connects is proud to recognize the Human Service Agency (HSA) in...

 

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 5: Caring School Climate

February 17, 2026

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 5: Caring School Climate Every place has a climate, even a classroom The way young people feel about going to school and how well they learn is closely tied to...

 

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 16: High Expectations

January 26, 2026

The 40 Developmental Assets: Asset 16: High Expectations Help young people reach their potential A new year, new goals. Young people have all kinds of hopes and dreams: winning a contest, going...