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Since South Dakota began participating in National Prescription Take-Back Day in 2016, over 95,000 pounds of unused medication has been collected through participating law enforcement locations and the Department of Social Services’ Safe Disposal Program. South Dakota’s bi-annual effort is a partnership with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

Report to the FSA office your fall planted crops before the applicable deadline Nov. 15th, after planting is complete.

South Dakota State University Extension will host its Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit conference for crop producers and industry professionals in Wagner, followed by the Southeast Research Farm annual meeting.

October 15, 2024 - For the week ending October 13, 2024, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 30% very short, 43% short, 27% adequate, and 0% surplus.

BankWest Insurance announces the launch of its community connections photo contest, showcasing the spirit of community through photography. BankWest Insurance is inviting individuals to capture the unique charm and vibrant spirit of South Dakota communities.

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is committed to improving maternal health services statewide and ensuring that every mother and baby in South Dakota has the opportunity to thrive. Through innovative, patient-centered care and community-driven strategies, the DOH is dedicated to addressing the unique maternal health challenges across the state.

Dear community members, The Gregory America Legion is raising funds to fix the roof of the building and we need your help please. We are holding a fundraiser on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Legion Club. We will be having a Chili and Soup Competition (2 categories) - with prizes; a pie auction will also be held and we will be showing the Monday Night football game “Kansas City Chiefs vs the Tamp Bay Buccaneers.

Finding accurate information concerning the cattle industry is becoming increasingly challenging. Too often we see distorted and misrepresented facts used to promote a special interest narrative.

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Melanie VanderPol-Bailey, MSW, CSW-PIP In 1989, the United States Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence, Awareness Month. Through the years, the ways we educate and deal with domestic violence has progressed, but the prevalence of the epidemic continues.