Legislative Update

District 27 RepresentativeWe’re starting our 5th legislative week and 18th legislative day. This year’s crossover date is February 21st. The last day for all the house of origin bills or joint resolutions be moved out of the house of origin.

$6 million may not be enough to turn tide of low literacy rates in SD

By Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch South Dakota educators have pointed to dramatic literacy successes in the state of Mississippi as evidence for lawmakers to support a proposed $6 million investment into expanded phonics-based reading curriculum and teacher training.

Bennett County American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Bennett County American Legion Auxiliary Unit 240 will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Legion Club (highway 18).Due to Ash Wednesday services, the dinner for the Auxiliary’s Secret Buddies will be held at a later date.

South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America A South Dakota tribe has banned Republican Gov. Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she spoke this week about wanting to send razor wire and security personnel to Texas to help deter immigration at the U.S.

These boots are made for walking

By Jill Kruse, DO Winter weather has finally arrived this year. Getting outside for some activity, even in winter, is great for your overall health. However snow, ice, and cold can turn a stroll in the park into an obstacle course.

Dusty Johnson

U.S. Representative of South DakotaAmerican FamiliesBIG Update The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are disrupting global shipping routes, threatening supply chains, and endangering human life.

Food for the Journey

Pastor Tim Wardell“ When I tried to understand all of this, it troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.” Psalm 73:16-17. Asaph was a composer of both psalms and hymns.

John Thune

U.S. Senator for South DakotaNo Time to Waste: Let’s Get the Farm Bill Done and Done RightAmerica needs farmers and ranchers. That’s a given in South Dakota, where agriculture is part of our way of life. South Dakotans know farming and ranching involve a lot of risk.

Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day Steak

Coffee-Rubbed Steak Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 10 min Servings: 8 Serving size: 5 oz steak Ingredients 1 tbsp ground espresso or instant coffee 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1/ 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp olive oil 3lbs lean strip steak (visible fat removed)...

Norris Area News

The snow is finally melting, though the drifts will last for some time yet. We had fog for days but on this Monday morning, it has finally lifted and there is beautiful sunshine.Nathan (not Brian!