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YES. South Dakota is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the percentage of its energy that is produced by renewable sources.
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The October 29, 2025, Rotary meeting was brought to order by Rotarian Rachel Woods who played many roles for the meeting— President, Song Leader and Program Chairperson. We were once again fortunate to have four Senior girls from the Wagner Community School attending. Brooklin Nielsen whose parents are Jessica Davis and Greg Nielsen. She plans to attend Southeast Technical college in Mitchell after graduation and study for Dental Assistant. Shana Lensing’s parents are Ron and Trish Lensing, and she plans to do something with the horse industry. Adison Cuka’s parents are Tyler and Larissa Cuka, and she would like to attend SDSU for Pre Vet. Kyliana Lovell’s parents are Guy Lovell and Fury Rouse, and she plans to help at home and with other enterprises in which she is already interested.
Read moreThis time of year, I'm always on the hunt for comfort food but without the hassle of complicated prep work or a mountain of dirty dishes.
Read moreSIOUX FALLS, S.D (Oct. 21, 2025) – As South Dakota observes Winter Weather Awareness Day, the American Red Cross is turning up the urgency, with a La Niña-influenced winter likely on its way, now is the time to act not react.
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South Dakota voters shot down an attempt to eliminate daylight saving time in a referendum in 1968, with 59% voting against the measure.
Read moreOctober 22, 2025 – From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries, and $17 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (33 percent) started with candles.
Read moreI would like to inform our county veterans of two new issues I have been working on. The first is the United Health Care Patriot Plan. The Medicare Advantage Patriot Plan Open Enrollment began on October 15, 2025 and will be open until December 8, 2025. This years Preferred Provider Organiza-tion (PPO) plan through United Health Care is sponsored by AARP.
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During Avon's homecoming festivities, the Class of 1965 gatheredtocelebratetheir60th reunion. It was a joyful time filled with catching up, sharing photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and retelling stories.
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