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Cultural Heritage Center Jan. 20 program discussing Rural America in the 1950s

Participants in the next book talk at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre will get a glimpse of what it was like to grow up in rural America in the 1950s. The Pfeiffer sisters, who grew up on a North Dakota farm in the 1950s, will share information from their recent book “While the Windmill Watched: A Slice of Rural America in the 1950s.” The free program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

How are those New Year’s resolutions going?

We’ve all heard it: “New year, new you.” January 1 is the beginning of a new year and the day to begin New Year’s resolutions. But for man,y it doesn’t seem to be a good start date.

Lake Area Technical College announces president’s list

The president’s list is a directory of students who, through their initiative and ability, have indicated a seriousness of purpose in their educational program. The president’s list is limited to full-time students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0. Students with a 4.0 have been noted by an *.

Cultural Heritage Center Jan. 20 program discussing Rural America in the 1950s

Participants in the next book talk at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre will get a glimpse of what it was like to grow up in rural America in the 1950s. The Pfeiffer sisters, who grew up on a North Dakota farm in the 1950s, will share information from their recent book “While the Windmill Watched: A Slice of Rural America in the 1950s.” The free program will begin at 7:00 p.m.

South Dakota Municipal League endorses Medicaid expansion

A ballot measure campaign to expand Medicaid eligibility in South Dakota received an endorsement recently from an organization that advocates for the state’s cities and towns. The nod from the South Dakota Municipal League shows growing momentum for the proposal, which will appear on ballots in November.

It’s such a pain

I asked Google how many people struggle with chronic pain in the United States, and I discovered that the staggering number is around 50 million adults. That is about 20% of the adult population. Chronic pain is the primary reason people go see their physician. Chronic pain results in about $80 billion in lost wages each year, and about $300 billion in lost productivity annually.

DEATHS

Ronald Keith Kulm, 83 years, December 30, 2021, Armour, SD. Melvin Klein, 94 years, January 2, 2022, Fullerton, NE..

CIRCUIT COURT

Gary J. Fritz, 80, Tyndall, SD, tow trailer without safety chains, fine $54.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

LAND TRANSFERS

WD; Alberdar Ranch, LLC, a South Dakota Limited Liability Company, to DAM Properties, LLC, a South Dakota Limited Liability Company, SE1/4 and E1/2 NE and E1/2 SW and SENW and SWNE of 14-95-66; exceptions, see deed.

News Briefs.....

Funeral services are scheduled for Donald Kahler Funeral services will be held for Donald Kahler, age 49, of Gregory, SD, on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home in Gregory, SD.