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“IT’S HEALTHY TO TALK ABOUT BODILY FUNCTIONS”
One summer during my college years, another premed student and I got a job at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, as nurses’ aides. At that time, the guys were called orderlies, but we were part of the nursing department.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MARTY JACKLEY ANNOUNCES 184TH GRADUATION CLASS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION COURSE
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 31 students will graduate this Friday from the Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course, completing a 13-week training program and becoming fully qualified law enforcement officers in the state.
Every year the American Legion Auxiliary does an Americanism poem and essay contest
Every year the American Legion Auxiliary does an Americanism poem and essay contest. This year's poem theme was 'Thanking our Veterans for our Freedom' and grades 3rd through 6th were eligible to participate. This year's essay title was 'What does patriotism mean to you?
TINY TOWNS, FUN STORIES
A couple years ago, we launched a new feature in South Dakota Magazine called “Tiny Towns.” The idea is to visit our state’s smallest communities (usually with fewer than 250 residents) and find interesting stories.
'IS ALL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE HYPERTENSION?'
Many people find themselves being told, “your blood pressure is pretty high today!” You might be at the dentist’s office for a filling, in the emergency room getting stitches after an avocado mishap, or maybe you’re at your annual physical appointment.
FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA
Feeding South Dakota fooddistributionwillbeheld Friday,Feb24attheScotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Proxy pickup (picking up food for someone unable to attend) is allowed with a completed form.
UNEXPECTED EXPENSES: STATE PROJECT COSTS JUMP BY MILLIONS
South Dakota taxpayers could pay millions of dollars inunexpectedexpensescaused by inflation and workforce challenges that are hitting the construction industry.
EMT'S TRAIN ON TELEMEDICINE IN MOTION
Avon and Springfield Ambulance EMTs met in Avon for a training on the implementation phase of the program to ensure they have the skills and workflows needed to fully benefit from Avel eCare EMS new 'Telemedicine in Motion' platform in their ambulances as they are committed to providing the best...
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK IN SD
South Dakota School Board Recognition Week is the time to recognize the men and women who dedicate their time and energy to serving on your locally elected school board.
