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Week 5 is here, and Pierre is starting to feel like harvest and weaning season: there’s a lot to get done in a short amount of time. We’ve now got roughly 570 House and Senate bills filed, plus resolutions, this year—numbers South Dakota hasn’t seen in almost 30 years.

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – After decades of building one home at a time for families in need of affordable housing, South Dakota's two largest Habitat for Humanity affiliates have embarked on efforts to develop multiple houses in a single project.

Yes. South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has shared the state’s voter rolls with the U.S. Department of Justice. President Trump ordered the DOJ to collect voter rolls from all 50 states, saying the move is aimed at preventing illegal voting.

We’re celebrating this year as we pass a major milestone— ten years of advocating for, connecting and strengthening the arts in South Dakota. Founded in 2016, Arts South Dakota was created to be a unified voice for artists, arts organizations, educators and creative businesses statewide.

Local students put their spelling skills to the test recently during the annual school spelling bee, with participants competing by grade level for top honors. In first grade, Teagan earned first place, followed by Cheyenne in second and Dominic in third.

President’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, February 16th. The library has several books (biographies) of many of the U.S Presidents. If there is a President that interests you and we do not have a book on them we may be able to borrow that book from other libraries in the state.

The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Spring will be here soon. While many of us look forward to warmer days and blooming flowers, those who suffer from seasonal allergies know that the return of grass, budding trees, and blooming flowers can lead to more sneezing than smiles.

Some of South Dakotans' greatest needs for resources in 2025 surrounded housing, food and utilities, according to the Helpline Center's 211 data from around the state. The 211 line connects callers with community services statewide.

I’d like to start this week’s report by recognizing that we saw several bills that some constituents are very passionate about these last couple of weeks. I respect, and endorse, that passion, as these are important issues.