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A bipartisan consensus has emerged in the South Dakota Legislature that the time is right for some form of tax relief to be passed as part of budget negotiations in Pierre.

This week, week 4, was the longest week of the SD legislature – 5 days. Many bills were heard and debated this week and I feel good about the forward progress of the Legislature this last week. Here are some highlights.

RecentlyIreceivedamailingfrommyclinicreminding me it is time to schedule my annual preventative care physical. Apparently, doctors need to go to the doctor, too, even when they feel fine. As a primary care physician, one of my passions is preventative care.

Courtney Sees, daughter of Joe and Janelle Sees, was recognzied by National Girls & Women in Sports Day. National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) was chartered by the U.S.

The Bon Homme Community Choir will be meeting soon to start preparing for the 2023 EasterCantata. Thisiswillthe 84th year of gathering in the Lords name to tell the Easter Story through narration and song. The Cantata was first organized in 1939 by the Avon School Principal.

Little Pirates Cheer Camp took the court during half-time of the basketball game between Avon and Marty on Tuesday evening.

The director of one of the largest non-profit social service agencies in South Dakota was the subject of a recent federal sexual harassment investigation that resulted in a $320,000 payment to several former female employees. A two-year investigation by the U.S.

Members of the Lake Andes Fire Department and Ravinia volunteer fire department gathered recently on the banks of the Missouri River near Pickstown for ice rescue training. Both departments exist through the efforts of their volunteer members.

The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera sponsored a 12th annual 8th Grade Career Fair on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Wagner National Guard Armory.