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Recently my family had an unexpected (and unwanted) visitor in our house; the flu. For so many of us, this time of year is filled with sickness of all kinds. A piece of advice you commonly hear when you’re sick is, “go get some rest”.

The Southeast region of South Dakota has generated more in tourism revenue for the state than the Black Hills and Badlands for three consecutive years. Data from the Department of Tourism shows that the Southeast region generated $2 billion in revenue compared to $1.

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training focused on managing pests in rangelands on February 11th, 2026 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St. Tyndall for new or existing applicators.

Wagner’s First grade celebrated the 100th day of school on Wednesday, January 28. They did fun math activities working with the number 100 and had a fun day celebrating with their classmates.

Week two picked up with more committee hearings and bills being heard. There are currently 254 bills and 19 resolutions filed. We have a lot of work to do. During my 1st term in the legislature, we passed a law banning hostile foreign ownership of ag land in South Dakota, which I proudly supported.

Avon School Junior Class Bingo and Soup Fundraiser was held Saturday, January 17, and was a great success despite the cold weather. A special thank you goes out to everyone who donated door prizes, as well as to those who braved the cold to come out and support the Junior Class.

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training focused on managing pests in rangelands on February 11th, 2026 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St. Tyndall for new or existing applicators.

Yes. Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. had to use a back entrance when he gave a speech and wasn’t allowed to stay at the hotel where he spoke during a Jan. 12, 1961, visit to Sioux Falls.