Slices of Life

It all started with a quote on social media: “Imagine if spiders screamed when you found them.”First off, wouldn’t that make finding a spider doubly scary? At least horror movie jump scary.

Bennett County Court News

Cases disposed to2/7/2024 - 2/15/2024Abbreviation Legend F1: Class 1 felony F2: Class 2 felony F3: Class 3 felony F4: Class 4 felony F5: Class 5 felony F6: Class 6 felony M1: Class 1 misdemeanor M2: Class 2 misdemeanor MO: Municipal ordinance PO: Petty Offense IOP: Intensive Outpatient Treatment...

Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Second-Degree Murder, Robbery, Carjacking, and Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violence. The sentencing took place on February 6, 2024.

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.

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.

Dakotans for Health threatens lawsuit over signature withdrawal bill

News Watch The group sponsoring a constitutional amendment to expand South Dakota abortion rights said it will likely file a lawsuit if legislators pass a bill allowing petitioners to withdraw signatures that have already been certified for the ballot.

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, 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

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.