I see in the paper where there is some concern about the many Iowa and Minnesota fishermen bringing the virus into South Dakota. If this issue were up to me, I would say let them come so long as they maintain social distancing and spend the nights in their motorhomes or campers.
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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.
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