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Marcus Popowski of Burke, SD, has been named to the president's honor roll with a 4.00 GPA for the fall 2022 semester at Bismarck State College in Bismark, ND. Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC president's honor roll..

Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, SD, announces the current president’s list. The president’s list is a list of students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program. The president’s list is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0. Students with a 4.0 have been noted by an *.

The search was lengthy, but the Berean Fundamental Church has found a new pastor. Andrew Chlebek began his ministry in Gregory the end of November, having moved to the area from Illinois where he was a youth pastor in a small town about a half hour from Champaign.

The regular meeting of the Gregory School District Board of Education was held at 5:30, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the high school conference room. Board has one month to look over audit Business Manager Kevin Myrmoe distributed a copy of the audit he received in December.

Librarian Tara Engel led off the department head reports at the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 16. The quilt block ceiling tile project added a nice bit of color to the library without being overwhelming, according to Engel. Her financial report showed a gain of five patrons, bringing the total to 1,585. The report also showed lower numbers in usage for the month, which she attributed to being closed for snow days.

Kevin Green has taken over as the new Gregory County highway superintendent as of January 1. Originally from Missouri, he was born and raised in the cattle business.

Lieutenant Governor Rhoden, Mr. Speaker, members of the House and Senate, Chief Justice Jensen, Supreme Court justices, constitutional officers, and my fellow South Dakotans: The South Dakota state constitution requires the governor to begin each legislative session by “[giving] the Legislature information concerning the affairs of the state and [recommending] the measures he considers necessary.” Notice I didn’t say “she.” The constitution doesn’t say that. We’re going to fix that.

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R ESULTS Thursday Mens League 01/05/23 Nagel Body Shop, 88 1/2-61 1/2; Rod’s Sport Shop, 87-63; Stukel Eagle Ranch, 86-64; Mark’s Home Repair, 83-67; Gregory Lanes, 70-- 80; Northern Plains, 65-85; Home Town Automotive, 64½-85½; CATS, 56-94; HTG: Nagel Body Shop, 830; HTS: Nagel Body Shop, 2377; HIG: Damian Mitchell, 248; HIS: Matt Krogman, 644. Splits picked up by Rod Hlavka, 2-7-8; Jim Eastland, 4-5.

In January, the South Dakota State Historical Society’s virtual “History Talks” author speaker series features professor emeritus of Native American Studies at the University of Montana Richmond Clow, speaking about his book, “Spotted Tail: Warrior and Statesman.”