The February 2025 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was called to order by President Shawn Giesler in regular form. Chaplain Lynn Gottlob led the Unit in prayer. There were four officers and nine members in attendance. Treasurer Michele Eichacker reported a...
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From the South Dakota House
By Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –Week seven of the 100th Legislative Session saw several lengthy debates on the House floor, with many bills failing to advance. As someone who strongly believes in limited government, fiscal conservatism, and individual...
News from the capitol
By Representative Jessica Bahmuller Wow, I have a lot to fill you in on.You may have heard by now we are back to the drawing board on the prison topics. While I support building a prison and thought with the investments already made it would have been responsible to...
From the Senate Chambers
By Kyle Schoenfish | District 19 Senator Week 7 ReportThe need to defeat bills seems to be getting more attention this session, but many good things are getting done.I was the Senate Prime Sponsor for House Bills 1074 and 1075. Representative Erick Muckey of Sioux...
Anyone can be a victim of a cybercrime, here’s what to know
Even the most skilled cybersecurity expert can fall prey to today’s incredibly sophisticated phishing attempts.Phishing can take place in a variety of ways, but recognizing these “lures” is a powerful way to defang cybercriminals:Phishing: Traditional phishing comes...
Jackley encourages public to safeguard personal information
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley reminds South Dakota consumers to take time to protect their personal and financial information.“The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division received 68,000 calls, inquiries, and complaints in Fiscal Year 2024 from...
National FFA President visits Bridgewater-Emery chapter
Bergschneider NATIONAL FFA PRESIDENT VISITS BRIDGEWATER-EMERY National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider (center) interacts with Bridgewater-Emery FFA chapter members during a visit to Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor A normal 19-year-old would be...
Honoring Pat Huls: A dedicated American Legion Auxiliary member
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DRAPING THE CHARTER The Salem American Legion Auxiliary recently held a Draping the Charter ceremony in honor of recently deceased member Pat Huls. The ladies, pictured with the draped charter behind them, also wore one of Pat’s American...
Proposed Davison & Hanson Ambulance District takes another step forward
PROPOSED DAVISON-HANSON AMBULANCE DISTRICT HEARING HELD Amy Storm opens the public hearing discussing the proposed Davison-Hanson Ambulance District to about 80 people in attendance. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor MITCHELL – A public hearing, with roughly...
McCook Central/Montrose Hosts First Ever Girls Region Wrestling Tournament
Girl wrestlers from over 20 schools, representing Region 2, descended on Salem last week Thursday as McCook Central School hosted the first ever SDHSAA Region 2 Girls Wrestling Tournament. Varsity girls wrestling is a newer and upcoming sport in South Dakota and grows...