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The start of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on how we care for ourselves, especially when life gets stressful. January is National Hobby Month, and it’s a great reminder that finding healthy, enjoyable activities can be one of the best ways to feel better and build resilience.

CMC Democrats to Meet Charles Mix County Democrats will meetJanuary17at6:30p.m.atDuck Inn, Waddle Out in Lake Andes. All elected officials must be there. The meeting is to get official paperwork done for state party reports and to get organization done.

Yes. South Dakota has the largest Hutterite population in the United States, with more than 7,000 spread out across more than 60 colonies in the eastern part of the state.

M ATTHEW 19:19 'Honor thy father and thy mother and thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.' (KJV) This Scripture is telling us just how God wants us to love in our society.

MURDO, S.D. – When a group of two dozen economic development leaders gathered in this central South Dakota city in November, they were asked to list the top challenges to growth and prosperity in their communities.

Yes. South Dakota has provided the tree for the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C., two times since the tradition started in the 1920s. A third tree was selected to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol in 1997. The trees are placed annually near the White House on the Ellipse.

Jacob Ratzlaf f, born March 30, 2008, is the son of Steve and Cathy Ratzlaff and the brother of Justin, Jeanah, Jonah, Jaelin, Jaden, and Jorden.

On Sunday, December 21, the Avon Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at the former North View Motel, owned by Kevin Eben and Don Kocmich. The department was assisted by the Dante and Wagner Fire Departments during the operation.

Picture a man crawling through the desert in tattered clothing, whispering “water” as he nears an oasis. He isn’t thinking about his kidneys, yet they may be the main organ still keeping him alive.

After more than 18 years of dedicated service, Bryan Slaba is retiring as Chief Executive Officer of Wagner Community Memorial Hospital (WCMH), closing a remarkable chapter of leadership that helped shape the hospital into a thriving regional healthcare facility.