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Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

BIG News This week, I voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. His willful and systemic refusal to follow the laws set by Congress to secure the southern border has created a national security and safety crisis in communities across America, including South Dakota.
Elizabeth “Liz” May

Elizabeth “Liz” May

Legislative Update

A range of bills made their way through the legislature. Crossover Day is on the horizon, and with it could bring some longer days. Crossover Day is the final day for bills of cross from their chamber of origin. If you want to follow along on bills, committees and more go to www.sdlegislature.

Events/Happenings

4-H Market Steer Weigh-InCheck-in on Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m. at the Sale Barn. If you have any questions, please call Mary Kay Sell at 605-6856972.Meetings Bennett County CommissionersMeeting, the first/third Wednesday, 9:30 p.m., in the Commissioner’s Room at the Bennett County Courthouse.
Pastor Tim Wardell

Pastor Tim Wardell

Food for the Journey

“So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here !
No Man is an Island

No Man is an Island

No Man is an Island

“No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” This is the beginning of a poem from 1624. In it, the poet John Donne appreciates how humans are all connected. Indeed, humans are social beings, and social connection is a factor in our health.
Farm Service Agency News

Farm Service Agency News

Farm Service Agency News

February 29: 2023 Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Deadline March 6: Pine Ridge Sub Office Day March 15: 2024 ARC-PLC Election Change & Enrollment Deadline March 15: 2024 NAP Application for Coverage Deadline April 3: Pine Ridge Sub Office Day A reminder to report any changes to the FSA Office.
Norris Area News

Norris Area News

Norris Area News

After wakes on Thursday and Friday evenings, the funeral service for Brent Dunham was held on Saturday afternoon at the Blackpipe Community Building in Norris. He passed away on Monday at his home north of Norris. Brent was 58.
Kountry Kids February 4-H Club Meeting

Kountry Kids February 4-H Club Meeting

Kountry Kids February 4-H Club Meeting

The Kountry Kids 4-H club met on February 11th at 10:00 a.m. in the Crossroads Inn. The meeting was hosted by Novotnys. President Wyatt Huber called the meeting to order. Louis led the Pledge of Allegiance and Ethan led the 4-H Pledge. Roll call was “Who do you think will win the Superbowl?
Photo Submitted Bottom Row: Amia Cottier, Governor Noem, Lt. Governor Rhoden Back Row: Taytlin Dillon, Tegyn Kolb, Jadis Reddy, Specialist Cindy Knecht

Photo Submitted Bottom Row: Amia Cottier, Governor Noem, Lt. Governor Rhoden Back Row: Taytlin Dillon, Tegyn Kolb, Jadis Reddy, Specialist Cindy Knecht

BCHS JAG invited to annual Capitol Conversations

On Tuesday, February 13, a small number of JAG students were invited to Pierre for an annual “Capital Conversation” with local legislators. The JAG-SD Officers led a questions and answer session with various lobbyists and the Secretary of Education, Dr.