From a young age, my mom and dad taught me that the Bible teaches us to pray for the Holy Land of Israel. In the face of brazen and callous attacks from those hell bent on the annihilation of the Jews, I pray for God’s chosen people even more today.

Meagan Marie Ulrich, 30, Gregory, SD, unauthorized ingestion of controlled drug/substance in schedules I or II, dismissed - motion by prosecutor. Jared Schmitz, 40, Gregory, SD, ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, fine $50.00, court costs $100.00, surcharges $46.50, jail 30 days, suspended 29, credit 1 day; Possession of two ounces of marijuana or less, recharged - by information; Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, recharged - by information; conditions: pay to the Clerk of Courts all ordered fines, costs and court-appointed attorney fees within two months; obey all federal, state and local laws and municipal ordinances for 180 days; no possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or controlled substances without a current prescription from a physician from whom you are receiving medical treatment, or any other substances that are used with the intent to become intoxicated for, 180 days; voluntarily submit to a PBT or UA at the request of any law enforcement officer or court services officer for a period of 180 days, and pay for any costs associated with that testing; submit to a warrantless search by law enforcement of your person, home or vehicle for the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, and controlled substances for a period of 180 days; not enter any bars for 180 days; that being any business establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its primary business.

We do not know when the first white man entered the Missouri River, but it is probably between 1700 and 1705. Accounts of 1699 and 1705 are doubtful and not worthy of our trust. There can be no question; however, that about 1705 the lower part of the Missouri was explored by the French as far up as the mouth of the Kansas River, also known as the “Kaw River.”

Let’s start with a huge thumbs up to the Sicangu Oyate development project outlined in the April 3rd Todd County Tribune. This project revolves around the 1000 bison herd managed by the tribe on 28,000 acres on Rosebud. Project started in 2020 and now they are planning a Turtle Creek site (just west of Mission) housing project of 600 affordable homes to be purchased by residents. Building these homes will provide local employment using trade skills learned at the St. Francis trade skills school. The bison herd is projected to reach 6000 and the possible development of a local processing plant will also provide jobs. Electrical energy to make all this happen will require more wind turbines. What a great example of planning and growing into the future!

M arriages Mary Ellen Vogt, 80 yrs., Gregory, SD, March 14, 2024. Rosie J.

The Rough & Tumble is scheduled to perform at The Prairie Rose at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a decade.