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September is National Library Card month. Do you have a library card? What are the advantages of having a library card from the Lake Andes Public Library? Someone who visits the library and or has a library card is referred to as a “patron”. Patrons are eligible for a free library card if they live in Lake Andes and can show proof of a city water bill. A free library card is also given to parents/guardians of students who attend Andes Central. Students who attend Andes Central may also apply for their own library card. Patrons who don’t meet these two qualifications pay a one time fee of $10. Patrons with a library card can check out up to 3 books or magazines for a two week period, or check out 4 DVD’s for a 1 week period. Check out of free passes to the state parks in South Dakota is also a privilege of being a patron with a library card. The Lake Andes Library is also a member of the South Dakota Digital Consortium, by downloading the Libby app which allows you with your library card to check out e-books, or audio books at no cost to you.
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I spent some valuable time last month doing a bit of data discovery about rural communities. In my search I explored an interactive map* showing the percent change in total population from the 2010 to the 2020 Census at both the state and county levels. I first zoomed in to view the South Dakota county- level data – it was a mix of blue (growth) and beige (decline) county blocks spread across the east and west sides of our state. I discovered 33 of 66 counties in South Dakota had positive population growth in the past ten years!
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VASEK FINISHES 2ND IN HEAT ONE AT WAGNER SPEEDWAY
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THE LAKE ANDES FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED A WATER DONATION FROM CONKLIN DISTRIBUTING
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I didn’t think I’d find so much Jesus at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. He’s everywhere all the time, but I didn’t expect to feel his presence at a pancake breakfast at the Buffalo Chip. He was clearly there when the Sons of Light Ministry graciously hosted hundreds of guests, including myself and Lawrence Jones from Fox and Friends. The Sons of Light witnessed by serving a free breakfast to all who came, sharing songs of praise, and just joining in fellowship.
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