On Friday December 3, Governor Kristi Noem filed her appeal brief in the Planned Parenthood v. Noem litigation, which she has appealed to the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Bernice Love Hanson was welcomed to the world on November 3, 2021, by parents Lucas and Lyndie Hanson and sister Annalisa of Rochester, MN, weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz.

The Sons of the American Legion will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 16th, at the Legion Post in Gregory. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. and all members and potential members are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday Mixed League 11/30/21 Tee-Riffic Creations, 230-82; Bailey Welding, 220 1/2-91 1/2; Argonauts, 194 1/2-117 1/2; Old Pioneer, 179-133; Soesbes, 134-178; Eagle Star, 109-203; Streakers, 106-182; Outsiders, 63-249 1/2; HTG: Bailey Welding, 934; HTS: Tee-Riffic Creations, 2582; HIG: Bryan Nelson, 236; Amy Moeller, 215; HIS: Dan Soesbe, 605; Patty Connealy, 495. Splits picked up by: Shelly Holmberg, 5-7; Paula Bortz, 3-10; Olivia Cole, 2-7; Ann Bailey, 5-10.

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recently announced that Governor Kristi Noem is ranked the best governor in America for 2021. In accepting the award, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement:

The United States faces a federal government-created energy crisis, and South Dakota is caught in the middle of it. Gas prices continue to rise, driving up the cost of shipping and making it more expensive to visit loved ones over the holidays. As we enter the winter season, Americans are outraged by the rising cost to heat their homes.