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Construction season is upon us as West Highway 50/281 is now closed to the thru traffic from Wagner North. Photo by Scott Pechous
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South Central Water Development District provided a $12,000 grant to the Town of Ravinia to assist with storm water drainage issues in the community . Pictured receiving the check from the Ravinia Council are, from left: Wade Wright (Board Chairman) and Leo Spradlin (Board Member) . Photography by Denelle
Read moreDon’t ignore the threat of Palmer amaranth.
Read moreSouth Dakota schools can once again be a part of the Build Your Base With Beef program as 2020 season applications opened April 1, 2020.
Read moreApril marks the nation’s “Month Of The Military Child,” a time to honor military youth in communities who have been impacted by deployments, as well as the unique opportunities and challenges that all military children face.
Read moreNo one knows exactly where beef industry prices and feedlot profits will settle in coming months. However, feedlot managers may improve their bottom line in the coming year by taking safety to the next level and help reduce workmen’s compensation rates.
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I was on my second video conference of the day earlier last week and a peer in the meeting said, “Time-out! I need to ask everyone a question.” We all agreed, and he said, “What would you be doing this weekend, if the world hadn’t fallen apart?” Some people answered by saying they would be meeting with friends or family for a meal. Others offered special events like getting fitted for their wedding dress. Many mentioned normal things -- laundry, cooking, kids, housework, or binge-watching Netflix. But, whatever the answer, we all agreed the way we are living and working today is much different than one month ago.
Read moreIf you are an older adult living in the community, you may face some challenges during an emergency. For example, you may have mobility problems, or chronic health conditions, or you may not have any family or friends nearby to support you. Support services that are usually available, such as help from caregivers or in-home health care and meal delivery services, may be unavailable for a period of time. In addition, older adults may experience challenges that come with advanced age, such as hearing or vision problems or cognitive impairment, which may make it difficult to access, understand, and respond to emergency instructions.
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