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PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered South Dakota’s National Guard and the Department of Public Safety’s Wildland Fire Division and Highway Patrol to provide assistance to those eastern South Dakota communities impacted by Thursday’s severe storms.
Read moreBeing a police officer isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. These are the people we call when there is a car accident, when someone is in trou- ble or in need, or when someone’s safety is at risk. These are the people who run toward danger and violence when the natural reac- tion for others is to run away from it. They have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities and keeping our friends, families, and neighbors safe.
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Gun magazines seem to love “What Cartridge is Best” articles. While not best, if I were to name my favorite rifle cartridge, I’d pick what is labeled as the “.45-70 Government.” First off, I enjoy the historical aspect of the .45-70. The cartridge was adopted as the primary round of the U.S. military back in 1873, and for me the .45-70 has local color. Nearby Fort Randall’s primary purpose was to keep the peace and protect the advancing settlement in the area, and the Fort Randall infantry carried Springfield single-shot “Trapdoor” rifles in .45-70 caliber.
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