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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midwest Plains and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Omaha Field Office are partnering this holiday season to raise awareness of the increased risks of scams during peak shopping periods. As online holiday sales in the U.S. are projected to reach nearly $240 billion this year, consumers are urged to stay vigilant and follow safe shopping practices to protect their money and personal information.

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Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA Effective November 22, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s veterinary agency, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) temporarily suspended the importation of cattle from Mexico. This was APHIS’ response to a recent notification that Mexico had detected a cow with new world screwworm in southern Mexico.

The Community Christmas tree is up at BankWest and ready to be surrounded by presents for area families in need. Sponsored by the Gregory Community Club, this yearly gift drive is still going strong, thanks to the dedication of its members.

Questions about the city’s tax discretionary and tax rebate formulas were finally put to rest at the regular meeting of the Gregory City Council on Monday evening, December 2, 2024. The topic had been discussed at a previous meeting, but required some detective work to find out what happened to them. Although the rebates were no longer being offered, the information had never been removed from the city’s website, causing confusion as to why they were no longer available.

By Ronda Graber On Nov. 18 the oral interpretation team traveled to Pierre to compete at regions. The eight students qualified in six of the seven categories for the state festival to be held at Sturgis High School this Friday and Saturday.

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Mya Koenig, Fairfax, SD, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, MO. Junior members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in Association- sponsored shows and other national and regional events.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley encourages the public to remain appreciative of the state’s law enforcement agencies and officers after two law enforcement officers were involved in vehicle crashes while in the line of duty on Tuesday.