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Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

John M. Cunningham Brittanica.com

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

As celebrated in the United States, the holiday of Thanksgiving usually revolves around a bountiful meal. Typical dishes include bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, turkey. How did turkey become the centerpiece of this feast?

Things you probably don’t know about A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Patty Connealy

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

For me as a kid, and likely for many of you as well, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was a must-see every year when the holiday rolled around. It originally aired on CBS in 1973, and throughout the following years was shown several times leading up to and on Thanksgiving Day.

SDSU Extension 4-H donates 894 care kits to people in need

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension 4-H members donated nearly 900 hygiene care kits for people in need during the 2023-2024 statewide community service project.

Apprenticeships in Action: celebrating opportunity

Sec. Marcia Hultman

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

This year, 2024, marks 10 years of raising awareness and celebrating “National Apprenticeship Week.” Apprenticeships are an effective approach for South Dakotans to gain on-the-job training plus classroom instruction to earn a nationally recognized credential while continuing to earn a living for their family. In the last two years, we have taken apprenticeships to a whole new level in our state.

Gov. Noem announces cornerstones of government accountability

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Governor Kristi Noem recently announced four cornerstones to enhance government accountability in the State of South Dakota. As the first step, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2024-07, which establishes required state employee trainings centered around public trust, duty to act, internal controls, conflict of interest, and a service mindset for the citizens of South Dakota.

South Dakota crop progress and condition

News Staff

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

For the week ending November 24, 2024, there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork, accaording to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 26% very short, 46% short, 28% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 46% short, 27% adequate, and 0% surplus.

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Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

Things you probably don’t know about A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

SDSU Extension 4-H donates 894 care kits to people in need

Apprenticeships in Action: celebrating opportunity

Gov. Noem announces cornerstones of government accountability

South Dakota crop progress and condition

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