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The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2023 semesters at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. Nearly 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program.

Steve McCance and other interested county residents showed up for the public input portion of the regular meeting of the Gregory County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, March 6, to inquire about whether the board had made a decision regarding hand counting ballots at upcoming elections. Board Chair Jessy Biggins said that they had discussed it and were inclined to let their constituents make the decision by voting on it in the primary election.

Gregory 62 Dell Rapids St. Mary 46 The Gregory Gorillas punched their ticket to the 2024 State B Boys Basketball Tournament on Tuesday night when they defeated Dell Rapids St.

On March 11, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its final rule on voluntary labeling of meat with “Product of USA” and “Made in the USA” labels. The final rule states that only meat from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States is eligible for such domestic origin labels.

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Melanie VanderPol-Bailey, MSW, CSW-PIP Today I want to explore the power of cultivating a growth mindset in our lives, in the lives of our families, and our communities. So, can we change how we think about things, including ourselves? The answer is yes. You can find a wealth of information on the topic of mindset, and PhD Carol S Dweck’s work, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, is just one of many resources available. Carol writes, “When there’s a setback, someone with a fixed mindset will start thinking, ‘Maybe I don’t have what it takes?’ They may get defensive and give up. A hallmark of a successful person is that they persist in the face of obstacles, and often, these obstacles are blessings in disguise.”

The annual District 3 spring meeting of the South Dakota American Legion will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Pierre for Legionnaires from Hughes, Hyde, Potter, Stanley, Sully, Gregory, Lyman, Tripp and Hand counties.

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District 21 Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Chair of Transportation, State Affairs Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.