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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Besides 120 acres of prime downtown real estate, Sioux Falls city leaders got something that has sometimes been elusive over the history of the Smithfield pork plant: An assurance that it's not leaving.
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If you take a brief moment to think about memories from your life, what stands out? We typically think of major life events; weddings, moves, births, deaths, goals achieved. We also tend to gravitate toward memories that contain important people, the people we love and care about most. There may also be memories that we try to avoid thinking about, traumatic ones. But remembering doesn’t have to focus only on major life moments. Did you know it can actually be beneficial to remember just for the sake of remembering? Research shows that those who engage in “remembering” or “memory talk” actually have better memory recollection overall. Memory is part of the brain’s activity, and we can use remembering to make our brain stronger, just like we would exercise a muscle to make it stronger.
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The AC/DC Thunder varsity girls traveled to Corsica on Tuesday, Feb. 24, where they faced the Corsica-Stickney Jaguars. The Thunder came up short in the matchup, falling by a score of 22-68. The Jaguars built momentum early and maintained control throughout the contest. Despite the tough outcome, the Thunder continued to compete and work on both ends of the floor.
Read moreNewspaper in Education Week is a time to recognize the important role newspapers play in classrooms and communities across the country. Observed each March, the week highlights how local newspapers serve as valuable learning tools for students of all ages.
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