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As autumn fades into winter, daylight slips away earlier, temperatures fall, and many of us feel the shift not just in our routines but in our mood and energy. While this seasonal transition is natural, it can also be challenging. Shorter days can disrupt our circadian rhythm, limit time outdoors, and affect motivation. Colder temperatures can encourage isolation and make daily tasks feel heavier. With a few intentional habits, we can support our bodies and minds through this seasonal change.

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This Christmas season, let us unite in gratitude, remembrance, and hope. As Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, it’s an honor to reflect with you on what makes this time of year so special for our veteran community, military families, and all South Dakotans.

Curlycup gumweed A short-lived native perennial. Only growing 1-3 feet tall, curlycup gumweed leaves are alternate with serrate margins.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is among four leaders of a 39-state Attorneys General coalition urging Congress to pass the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide critical federal law enforcement support to tribal communities across the nation.

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Price of entry among factors driving down producer numbers, Rotary Club learns In 2024, Aberdeen’s DemKota beef processing plant bought cattle from 400 producers. This year, they bought from 300.

The Gregory Oral Interpretation Team participated in the region 5B oral interpretation competition on Nov. 18 in Pierre. Gregory had a very successful day with five of the seven pieces qualifying for the state festival.