Community - Sanford Health News

A farmstead with grain bins and a barn stands in the background, reflected in a body of water in the foreground. Flooding has made farming a challenge.

When farming stresses pile up, there is help and hope

Downturn in ag economy and unpredictable weather make a farmer's job tough

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 18 min read

Two nurses work behind windows at the front entrance to the emergency room, checking computer screens.

Sanford Health partners on community mental health triage

Shawn Neisteadt ⋅ 4 min read

Rod Hunter lifts one of his sons to the top of the tree at Christmas at the Castle

Bringing Christmas to the Castle

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 10 min read

Adults disabilities: Harvey from Village Northwest Sheldon Iowa

Adults with disabilities benefit from partnership

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Chad Spartz wears a stocking cap and holds his infant son Jeff, wearing a plush red crown in front of the Christmas tree at the Sanford Children's Castle of Care.

Tree lighting & radiothon celebrate Christmas at the Castle

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Teddy Bear Den helps pregnant women in need, from teens to older moms.

Sanford community puts warm fuzzies into Teddy Bear Den

Volunteers' love, gifts encourage pregnant moms in need

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

Great Shots attendees hanging out in front of the range

Great Shots impresses those getting their first look

Sneak a peek inside this year-round golf and entertainment facility

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Coach Richard Pitino coaching in the Sanford Pentagon

Coaches vs. Cancer is a cause for Oklahoma-Minnesota game

Both teams play on Saturday at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Badgers basketball coach Greg Gard kneels during a game in front of players on the bench.

Wisconsin basketball looks ahead with tragedy still fresh

Badger men's basketball team coming to the Pentagon as they begin the season

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

girls and boys play soccer at Sanford Fieldhouse

Youth soccer teams get more playtime in Sanford Fieldhouse

Community partnership provides year-round action for Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

Kathleen Rowland Hong puts strawberries on a visitor's tray while volunteering at The Banquet.

Sanford Health staff serves a breakfast Banquet

Sanford marketing department volunteers at meal ministry's early shift

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Four college students present under Technology Solutions banner at Sanford Health Tech Summit.

Students use game technology to rethink health challenges

Sanford Health Tech Summit gives college teams 24 hours to complete designs

Michelle Erpenbach ⋅ 4 min read

Adam Thielen scores a touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings with a Philadelphia Eagles player right behind him.

NFL Sanford Health athletes gather in Minneapolis

3 Vikings, 3 Eagles wear opposing uniforms but come together for community

Mick Garry ⋅ 13 min read

Andrea Theis and "Kindness Is Contagious" authorNicole Phillips pose, heads touching.

Breast cancer survivor’s kindness at event changes her life

At last year's Revive Retreat, her gift for participants led to new career path

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 30 min read

Avery Hill, 4, wears a personalized golf bib while walking on the green at the Sanford International golf tournament. She represents Children's Miracle Network, one of the charities benefiting from the golf tournament's community impact efforts.

Sanford International makes an impact on community

Pro golf tournament provides economic and charitable benefits

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

Wisconsin basketball looks ahead with tragedy still fresh

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

PROMISE lab shows kids they can do science

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 18 min read

Stacy Wrightsman: ‘We’re all in community relations’

Jared Leighton ⋅ 10 min read

Great Shots impresses those getting their first look

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Health staff serves a breakfast Banquet

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read