The regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners was held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the Gregory County courthouse. The minutes from the November 16 meeting were corrected to show that the easement for Dean Norberg was for a buried electrical line rather than a water line.

The Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers finished second in the triangular meet in Winner on Thursday, December 9, beating Wagner 52-29, but losing to Winner 25-49. Kade Braun was the lead-off wrestler at 170 pounds in the match-up with Wagner.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/07/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 254-82; Bailey Welding, 237 1/2-98 1/2; Argonauts, 216 1/2-119 1/2; Old Pioneer, 181-155; Soesbes, 155-181; Eagle Star, 116-220; Streakers, 106-206; Outsiders, 63-273; HTG: Tee-Riffic Creations, 915; HTS: Tee-Riffic Creations, 2508; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 228; Goldie Warnkvist, 168; HIS: Bryan Nelson, 623; Goldie Warnkvist, 435. Splits picked up by: Linda Liewer, 3-10; Chris Petersen, 4-6.

Have you squeezed back tears to avoid crying? Maybe you were alone at the time, or maybe you were around others and felt embarrassed or weak. Perhaps your child cries frequently.

This week, I outlined my budget recommendations for our state in the next fiscal year. The past year has brought historic challenges. South Dakota has taken those challenges in stride and has come out stronger.

MARRIAGES Aaron Allen Dog Soldier, 24, to Journey Mystic Austin, 25, on December 1, 2021, in Gregory, SD. MAGISTRATE COURT Isaac Gillette Holmes, 40, Worthing, SD, speeding on state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.