South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning the public to be careful about telephone calls they receive threatening to take away a person’s Medicare benefits.The South Dakota Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has received calls from citizens...
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Practical DIY projects to complete over a winter weekend
While many home renovation projects are best tackled during the warmer months, there are specific minor repairs and tasks that are important to address in winter.These quick projects are easy to complete in a weekend and will make for a more cozy, organized winter...
Secretary of State’s Office issues statement on ballot measures
SD Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson would like to provide important information regarding the ballot measure petitions that are currently being circulated around the state.There are eight statewide ballot measures for which petitions may be circulated: “An...
It never gets old
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer There are some things in life that I believe, “Never Get Old!”A song by Vince Gill that I took the time to listen to hit home for me. Some of the lyrics go like this: “Have you ever seen a baby walk for the first time? When that baby smiles...
What are your most fun memories?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Imperfections are sometimes the most memorable things about loved ones, places, and events. We recently reminisced about our late cat Ori. Some of those fun memories were centered on her imperfections.Although...
From the South Dakota House
Week six was another busy week as we near Crossover Day. Crossover Day is Wednesday, February 21st, and is the last day all bills must make their way out of their house of origin to the other side if they want to be passed and made into law. If a bill originates in...
News from the Capitol
While I apologize for being absent to honor the amazing life of Deputy Ken Prorok, I was still working for you. I am very passionate about my people and fighting for you. I thank everyone who has reached out and expressed their concerns over legislation and I assure...
From the Senate chambers. . .
Week 6 Report The 2024 legislative session is now two thirds done with the completion of week six.House Concurrent Resolution 6008 is a resolution that opposes placing the right to an abortion in the South Dakota Constitution. An initiated measure is likely to be on...
Fog obscures life
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent We’ve had our share of hazy gloomy days with fog suspended in mid-air concealing the road in front of us. Our life can be similar to fog as we can only see ahead moment by moment, step by step. God is omnipresent-present...
Johnson’s office accepting intern apps
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the summer in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending...
