Looking forward to legislative session As we close in on the start of legislative session, I have been meeting with my team to discuss how we can deliver the best possible results for the people of South Dakota during those weeks. I am also working on my budget.

The Omaha Daily Bee reported on May 21, 1885 that: “The American buffalo is virtually an extinct animal. There are few to be found now where millions roamed and grazed ten years ago. In 1815 the buffalo ranges extended as far east as Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa; in short, the Mississippi River marked the eastern boundary of their grazing grounds.”

C ounty C ourthouse N ews Magistrate Court Zackary Allen Matthew, 27, Tampa, FL, speeding on a state highway, fine $99.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50. C ourt William Donald Fosberg, 66, disorderly conduct, court costs $100.00, surcharges $28.50, jail 30 days, suspended 26 days, credit 4 days, conditions: comply with the 24/7 sobriety program or the electronic alcohol monitor testing (SCRAM) or 90 days; pay to the clerk of courts all ordered fines and costs pursuant to the payment plan; obey all federal, state, and local laws, and municipal ordinances for 360 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 360 days; voluntarily submit to a PBT or UA at the request of any law enforcement officer or court services officer for a period of 360 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 360 days; not enter any bars for 360 days, that being any business establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its primary business.

Brent Veurink announces that BankWest Insurance has purchased Veurink Insurance Agency, LLC, at the Platte and Gregory locations. The transition will officially take place on November 1, 2023.

Normally, being one of the first 100 people in the world to do something is something to be excited about. But in 2½-year-old Richard Kerner Andersson’s case, it is cause for concern.

“I’ve got a lot of great, a lot of good, but I’ve also got a worst days list, which is, fortunately, much shorter,” Dr. John Malm said, reflecting back on his medical practice in Gregory.