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South Dakota’s number one industry is agriculture, and for years, farmers and ranchers have been dealing with difficulties including trade uncertainty, low commodity prices and price disparities between what they receive versus what the consumer pays at the grocery store for the product. These issues have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 outbreaks at processing plants have forced them to shut down temporarily, resulting in fewer facilities available for producers to process their livestock. Not only does this affect producers and processing plant workers, it impacts all Americans who rely on a steady food supply chain to put food on the table for their families each day.
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The weather may not have cooperated with those wanting to come out and enjoy the free fishing this past weekend, but it didn't seem to stop them as the shores were lined with anxious anglers hoping to reel in the big one . Photo by Barb Pechous
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Congratulations, class of 2020. I can’t gloss over the fact that these are unusual times. This isn’t a normal high school graduation. And this hasn’t been a normal semester.
Read moreMATTHEW 9: 27-29 "And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, thou son of David have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus saith unto them, believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord Then touched he their eyes, saying, according to your faith be it unto you."(KJV)
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Despite not being able to gather collectively for the annual Honors Banquet due to COVID-19, several students at Dakota Wesleyan University are still being honored with university awards for the 2019-20 academic year.
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When Robert Frost wrote ”Nothing Gold Can Stay,” he wasn‘t just talking about flowers. He was talking about the best of times…..for me a great marriage, watching our babies grow up, and pheasant hunting with friends.
Read moreWith the gradual opening of businesses and government services across the state the libraries across the state are working toward that goal. Our opening date depends on being able to secure hand sanitizer which we will require everyone to use as they enter the building and again when they leave. Another requirement is that everyone entering the library wear a mask. Staff are busy making masks, but if you have one please feel free to use it. The library will be limiting the number of computers available at one time and patrons will need to sign up for one hour slots preferably 24 hours before use. Those wishing to check out materials are limited to one person at a time for a 10 minute slot of time. Thank you in advance for your understanding of these new regulations. If you do not feel comfortable coming to the library know that you can do curbside service of materials or we can deliver materials to your home. Call us at 487-7524 during library hours with any questions or concerns.
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