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PIERRE, S.D. – Libraries across South Dakota will celebrate the joy of reading this November as the South Dakota State Library launches Storytime South Dakota, a statewide initiative promoting early literacy and family engagement.
Read moreThe Good Samaritan Society – Wagner is nearing the final stages of its much-anticipated renovation project, with resident moveins expected to begin in late November and continue into December, according to Katie Davis, Vice President of Operations for Good Samaritan Society.
Read moreThis week's recipe falls somewhere between breakfast and dessert. I feel better feeding my kidsahomemademuffinthanmanyotherstorebought breakfastoptions,buttheyarealsogreat on a cool afternoon with a cup of coffee!
Read moreOctober 22, 2025 – From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries, and $17 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (33 percent) started with candles.
Read moreSIOUX FALLS, S.D (Oct. 21, 2025) – As South Dakota observes Winter Weather Awareness Day, the American Red Cross is turning up the urgency, with a La Niña-influenced winter likely on its way, now is the time to act not react.
Read moreThe Wagner Oral Interpretation team continued its strong start to the season with impressive performances at two recent competitions, earning a collection of superior and excellent ratings across multiple categories.
Read moreI would like to inform our county veterans of two new issues I have been working on. The first is the United Health Care Patriot Plan. The Medicare Advantage Patriot Plan Open Enrollment began on October 15, 2025 and will be open until December 8, 2025. This years Preferred Provider Organiza-tion (PPO) plan through United Health Care is sponsored by AARP.
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