South Dakota has been drawing the blueprint for state-led response to the threat from Communist China. The Biden Administration’s failure to protect Americans from nations that hate us has required states to do the job themselves.

Magistrate C ourt Alan Craig Flyger, 38, Parker, SD, transport and storage of fish, fine $25.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $22.50. David Leo Cornemann, 61, Yankton, SD, seat belt violation, fine $25.00.

Chevalier and Francois Verendrye were fur traders who built trading posts across Canada and into what was later to become the Dakota Territory. What little is known about their journey from Canada comes from a journal found in the French archives in 1851 and an inscribed lead plate which they buried at Fort Pierre two hundred and eighty years ago.

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Last Friday, eight GHS students traveled to Harrisburg High School to compete in the 114th annual State Oral Interpretation Festival. Two days were jampacked with B, A, and AA performances. Those bringing home some hardware were Eli Barreto, Kaydence Klein, Cindy Khuu, Mya Determan, Cruz Klundt, Madisan Graber, and Piper Bartlett.

The 51st Community Christmas tree at BankWest has plenty of room for presents underneath as Diane Bachmann, Mackenzie Stukel, and Lea Schell, shown l to r, will attest. To help fill the space and bring a merrier Christmas to a child in need, stop in and choose a card for a child. The card will have all the information you need to choose the perfect gifts - sex and age of the child, needs, and interests. Gifts should be delivered to BankWest by Wednesday, December 13, to allow time to sort and deliver by Christmas. Monetary donations are also appreciated.