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2020 has been a year to remember, seemingly for all the wrong reasons. COVID-19 devastated families across our country. In other states, violent riots and looting tore communities apart. And it seems like political divisions are only increasing. But as I look back on 2020, I want to focus on South Dakota’s opportunities. I want to highlight some of the tremendous things that we accomplished together this year.
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After yet another incredible year, South Dakota is entering 2021 in one of the strongest financial positions in the country. This is largely due to our strong economy, our approach to COVID, and our respect for freedom and personal responsibility.
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The beginning of December brought above normal temperatures which everyone seemed to take advantage of. New storage units were built behind the Yankton Sioux Travel Plaza, Dakota Auto Body put on a new roof, Highway 50 Spur to 281 was completed, farmers were busy working their fields, and some enjoyed a Virtual 5K through the Flex it Pink. Pictured above, Leah Insko, who signed up for a Virtual 5K to enjoy some running in December as well as other local runners, Mieke Slaba and Julie Alderink.
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Due to current health concerns, private funeral services for Ruth Novak, 78, of Wagner were held Monday, December 14 at Peters Funeral Home in Wagner. Burial was in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner.
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Funeral services for Jeremy Standing Cloud, 39, of Wagner were Tuesday, December 8 at the YST Marty Community Center Gym in Marty. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood. Wake services began Sunday at the Community Center in Marty. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Kenneth Harrington, 60, of Armour, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospitalin Mitchell. A private family funeral service was held Saturday, December 12, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Armour. Burial was at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Armour. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.
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Ranae Pat Soulek, 55, formerly of Lake Andes, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City on Friday, December 3, 2020. There willbe aprivate committal service at Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Andes at a later date. Arrangements by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Lake Andes.
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