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Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals – hallmarks of the holiday season – present potential fire hazards that collectively contribute to an increase in U.S. home fires each December. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve were the second- and third-leading days of the year for home cooking fires, respectively, in 2022.

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On Main Street in Burke, South Dakota, one can find The ReRide, a locally-owned boutique that keeps support for farmers, ranchers, and stewards at the forefront of what they do. The ReRide is owned and operated by Meg Weborg. Meg and her husband, Tony, moved to South Dakota from Nebraska in 2014. Along with their four children, Kate, Taos, Mesa, and Lou, they are deeply immersed in agriculture as ranchers and rodeo competitors. This lifestyle fuels Meg’s passion for her rural community and the western way of life.

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The Gregory High School Student Council has been busy this year making a positive impact in the school and community. They started a parking lot raffle for four front-row parking spots at the Gregory School, drawing new winners every midterm and quarter.

Michael Preslicka’s fence was again on the agenda as the Gregory County Board of Commissioners convened at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 20. At a previous meeting, the commissioners had decided to take no action, despite being informed the county would be liable if the fence caused any kind of accident. At the suggestion of the state’s attorney, the commissioners agreed to revisit the matter.

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We’re all familiar with the classic tale — after a big Thanksgiving meal, it’s time for a nap, and usually turkey is to blame. But is it really the turkey’s fault, or is there more to the story? Let’s dive into the science behind this theory to see if turkey is solely responsible for inducing that post-meal drowsiness.

The regular meeting of the Gregory City Council was held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at City Hall. Originally scheduled for Monday, November, 18, it was moved due to a lack of quorum.

The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2024 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers, customers, and community members are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant contribution to specialty crop production in the state. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, honey, and nursery crops, including floriculture.