South Dakota bill advances, proposing more legal representation for people who can’t pay

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota bill advanced Friday that proposes a statewide commission focused on indigent defense, or legal representation for those without the ability to pay.Only three of the state’s counties – Minnehaha, Pennington and Meade – have a dedicated public defender office,...

South Dakota House passes bill that would make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House passed a bill Wednesday that would make xylazine, an animal sedative that is being mixed with fentanyl and then used by some people, a controlled substance.The measure, which passed unanimously in the Republican-held House and now goes to the Senate, would...

Food for the Journey

Pastor Tim Wardell“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15. Why would we need to give an account for the things that we believe?

Even In Darkness You can be Found

By Nicola Park LAC, LPCMH “I’ve lost everything… but I just can’t stop”. “Once I take that first drink that is all I think about”. “I use to take the pain away”. These are some of the many things you might hear someone who struggles on a daily basis with an addiction say.