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Petitions to run for city council and school board seats were due on Friday, February 25, and it looks like the city will only have one contested seat out of a possible seven. Al Cerny, former city administrator/finance officer, will be the city’s next mayor, as Mayor Scott Anshutz opted not to run for another term, and no one else decided to try for the city’s top seat.

The charcuterie table was just one of the many attractions at this year’s Kegs & Corks evening. Fresh squeezed lemonade, several beers, a large selection of wines, and numerous items for the live and silent auctions were on the ticket to raise funds for new Christmas decorations for the city. Byrain Boes was the winner of the special Chase the Ace drawing that evening.

South Dakota Senate Republicans gave hearty support on Monday, February 14, to Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposal to allow employees to gain exemptions from their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates, passing it with the twothirds majority required if it is to be enacted immediately.

The South Dakota House on Thursday, February 17, passed a proposal to move the state’s presidential primary elections to Super Tuesday in hopes of gaining the state greater attention from White House hopefuls.

Monday, February 28 French dip sandwich, chips, coleslaw, peaches Tuesday, March 1 Sausage gravy over biscuit, green beans, fruit cocktail Wed., March 2 Hamburger, bun, tomato, tator tots, baked beans, pears, cookie Thurs., March 3 BBQ chicken breast, baked potato, broccoli, carrots, peaches Friday, March 4 Baked cod patty, sweet potato, green beans, orange, bar.

MON., FEBRUARY 28 Chicken alfredo TUES., MARCH 1 Corn dog, tri-tater WED., MARCH 2 Super nachos THURS., MARCH 3 Breaded pork, mashed potatoes, gravy FRI., MARCH 4 Italian dunkers, spaghetti and meat sauce Daily Breakfast Menu: Cereal, Fruit or Juice, Donuts, Bagels or English Muffins, and Milk. Included w/Lunch Milk, Fruit & Vegetable Food Bar.

We wish to extend our thanks to the Avera Gregory Hospital staff, doctors, and nurses that gave good care to Marty Rezac over the years. Thank you to Brenda Lane for all of her visits when needed. A big thank you to Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home staff and Geoff Smith for all of their care and help in this time of sorrow. To everyone that helped Marty over the years in any way, we appreciate it greatly. He will be missed by all.

An American Indian tribe in South Dakota says police are arresting people who buy medical marijuana at the tribe’s dispensary. The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe operates the only medical marijuana dispensary in the state.

Team Buche Cares has proven once again that they can bring their “A” game when it comes to raising funds for a good cause. “I’m humbled and very fortunate to work with such a good group of people that truly goes above and beyond to help our friends and neighbors,” stated RF Buche, President of GF Buche Company.

On Friday, February 18, 2022, Alec James Dostal, Sr. was indicted on four charges: manslaughter - 1st degree, driving under influence, driving with revoked (not suspended) license, and failure to stop after an accident with an unattended vehicle.