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The70thannualSDPicnicin Florida will be held February 24 at 12 noon at the Grace Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Lakeland, FL. All former South Dakotans, either permanent or seasonal residents are invited to attend with their family. The SD Picnic will be held indoors in the Grace Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Parking and fellowship hall entrance is at the rear of the church building. Please bring a main dish or dessert with enough to share, along with plates and eating utensils for yourself. Serving utensils will be provided, along with soft drinks, water, coffee and tea. There will be no alcoholic beverages served at the SD Picnic. Please come and enjoy a fun time with fellow South Dakotans to either meet new friends or to catch up with friendsknownforalifetime.Be sure to reach out to any South Dakotans you know who are livinginFLinFebruaryandlet them know about this special timeoffunandfellowship. This is the 70th annual SD Picnic let’sallcomeoutandmakethis the best SD Picnic ever!
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It’s been an exciting year in the Peterson household! Last April, my wife Lauren and I were blessed with our first child, Michael. His early arrivalwasasurprise,andhis resilience through a threemonth stay in the NICU has beennothingshortofinspirational. He continues to grow and develop, and we couldn’t be more thankful to celebrate our first Christmas together as a family of three.
Read moreReady set go! And just like that the legislature is back in session. Week 1 was off to a quicker start with the State of the State, the State of Judiciary and the State of Tribes addresses happening in two days. Freedom was the theme ofthe State ofthe State address andhowSouthDakota is succeeding in enjoying our freedoms as Americans.
Read moreBROOKINGS, S.D. (01/11/2024)-- More than 3,400 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2023 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list.
Read moreThe Avon Music Department had to change the date of their Spring Concert due to getting the gym prepped for Prom. The original date was March 21st, but it has been changed to March 18th.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, Jan. 26 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
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