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Listed below are some common misconceptions that veterans have on VA Disability Compensation. Misconception #1: VA Disability Compensation Is Based on Income VA disability compensation is not based on your income.

On November 1st, the four All-Staters: Lance Odens (bass), Lexi Vanderlei (soprano), Breanna Hento (alto), and Sean Schryvers (tenor), traveled to Sioux Falls, to sing 8 songs. The song selections they sang were: “Star-Spangled Banner” – Francis Scott Key/John Stafford/arr.

Treyvan Tonner Talsma was born August 22, 2008. His parents are Ty and Kristin Talsma. Treyvan has two siblings, his older brother Terran, and younger sister Gianna. Treyvan’s favorite subject is welding because he finds it both fun and easy.

The Avon Pirates saw their remarkable season come to an end at the DakotaDome last Thursday, falling 6–54 to the St. Mary Cardinals in the State Football Championship. Early miscues put Avon in a difficult position, as a string of first-quarter fumbles set up quick scoring opportunities for St.

Ms. Patty Janish grew up in the Scotland area as she spent most of her elementary and high school years there. Her favorite subject during her elementary and high school years was Math.

Evelyn Swanson is the October Student of the Month in grades K-2. She hasn't missed a day of school since we started in August. She comes to school daily with a positive mindset and willingness to learn. I can count on her to give me 100% effort on everything she does.

When I look back on the 2025 season of the Lake Andes Farmers Market, I will be grateful for the vendors who became a part of our Farmers Market family. We are not mighty, but we are committed to maintaining a market in Lake Andes.

Representing DC as a quartet at the Annual All-State Orchestra and Choir Concert were: Danae Feenstra, alto (daughter of Dustin and Val Feenstra); Brooklyn Hubers, soprano (daughter of Matt and Rachelle Hubers); Director Beth Maas; Ty Maas (son of Joel and Tracy Maas), tenor; and Jaden Faller (son...

GUEST SPEAKERS Andes Central School held their annual Veteran's Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th in their school auditorium. Students honored Veteran's with poetry, instrumental and choral presentations. Marvin Gall and Cole Johnson were featured guest speakers.

The USD School of Health Sciences Complementary and Alternative Medicine research team, in partnership with the South Dakota Human Services Center (HSC), has introduced virtual reality (VR) as a groundbreaking tool in inpatient mental health care.