As we step into February, the Department of Veterans Affairs reflects on what it truly means to serve and to stand by one another, today, tomorrow, and always. Our veterans forged bonds stronger than steel in the heat of duty. Now it’s our turn to ensure those bonds endure through support, reconstruction, and gratitude.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. (“Lannett”) and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. (“Bausch”), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to numerous generic prescription drugs.

The Gregory Economic Development Group (GED) is launching the Technology, Training, and Education Matching Grant Program, designed to help local businesses strengthen operations, improve efficiency, and invest in their workforce.

At the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council, held at 6 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026, the council reviewed several property tax issues. First, Jim Imler addressed the council regarding property taxes on his home in the Grandview Addition.

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, we’ll feature a column periodically to recount key events and people that led to our country’s independence. In the last installment, we learned about the first colonies in North America, particularly in what was to become the United States.

South Dakota Lottery players will have a chance to win the prize of a lifetime though the new Millionaire for Life game. Millionaire for Life offers a unique grand prize of $1 million a year for life and a second prize of $100,000 a year for life.