Lifestyle

South Dakota has a strong legacy of military service. With over 72,000 veterans and more than 4,200 enrolled members of the National Guard, our state understands the importance of answering the call to serve.

PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that President Trump has approved the State’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

As you may have heard, the new Veterans Administration MISSION Act took effect on June 6, 2019. The following is a letter from the Office of the Under Secretary for Health. It briefly explains the purpose of the new law. Dear Veterans, At VA, Veterans are at the center of everything we do.

Wentland Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 29 at the 4H Building in Lake Andes. There will be an Open House starting at 2 o'clock for all family and friends that would like to come visit. We will also have live entertainment provided by the Aman Family Band.

The library programming for the week of June 10th-June 14th is in the books. The Lake Andes Library was fortunate to be able to borrow the NASA Science kit from the South Dakota State Library to use with patrons throughout the week. The library was also fortunate to have Mrs.

Girls 4 Year old 1st place Brynlee Kaczor of Lake Andes, 2nd place Ashley Cotton of Michtell and 3rd place Taryn Bennett of Lake Andes. Girls 5 Year old 1st place Sarene Arrown of Lake Andes, 2nd place Kya Mousseau of Wagner and 3rd place Madeylyn Ronfeldt of Lake Andes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to take part in the Charles Mix County Committee election nomination process.

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Academy graduated 43 officers from across the state on Friday, June 7, 2019.

WAVERLY, IA (06/17/2019)- - Sadie Eitemiller of Armour was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List. The college recognized 443 students for Winter/May Term. The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.