Opinion

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has sent warning letters to four voice service providers who are suspected of transmitting illegal robocalls on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.

While he was visiting the Whetstone Agency, Spotted Tail was approached on the important subject of settling down and cultivating the soil. He had been offered plenty of ground, a good log home, and all the farming implements that he wanted and needed.

Our state motto is “Under God, the People Rule.” During my time as Governor, I have always kept my budget proposals focused on our people, not government programs. Every dollar that we invest – every policy that we support – should be focused on our people, on making them safer, stronger, and freer. Our budgets should always focus on our core priorities. That is what I have done in my first six years as governor, and that is what South Dakota will continue to do.

Funeral services to be held for Karen Geaghan Funeral services for Karen Geaghan, age 75, of Gregory, SD will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD. Burial will follow in the Catholic Cemetery in Gregory, SD. There will be a visitation Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Deaths Evelyn May Sundquist, 94 yrs., November 9, 2024, Gregory, SD. Scott Paul Kirsch, 50, White Lake, SD, seat belt violation, fine $25.00.

Those Native Americans living at or near the Whetstone Agency in the winter of 1870 learned from the whites that there were meetings in eastern cities addressed by speakers giving glowing accounts of the richness of the country occupied by the Sioux. These individuals drew entirely upon their imagination for this information, exaggerating in proportion to their ignorance of the actual resources of the country.

With the Christmas shopping season starting in earnest this week, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns shoppers that scammers look to dampen the holiday spirit. “Scammers enjoy the holidays for all the wrong reasons,” said Attorney General Jackley.

The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time together and celebrate traditions as a family. Every family celebrates in their own unique way and develops their own traditions. The Noem family has our own Thanksgiving traditions that we enjoy together.

Back in the mid 1860s, some of those living on the remote frontier became bolder in the nefarious trade of the production of intoxicating drink. This was because of the failure of the courts to convict some of the most notorious venders.

For the week ending November 24, 2024, there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork, accaording to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 26% very short, 46% short, 28% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 46% short, 27% adequate, and 0% surplus.