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Congressman Dusty Johnson held a roundtable with ag producers in Winner on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Local producers, ag business owners and representatives from several South Dakota farm organizations attended the meeting at the Winner Legion.

Mental health is often described in emotional or behavioral terms, but at its core, it is deeply rooted in the brain. Every thought, mood, memory, and reaction begins with complex biological processes inside this remarkable organ. The brain is responsible for regulating mood, decisionmaking, memory, sleep, appetite, and stress responses. It communicates through billions of nerve cells called neurons, which send signals using chemicals known as neurotransmitters. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental illnesses are associated with changes in brain structure, chemistry, and function. These changes can affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the overall number of reported criminal offenses statewide in 2025 decreased by 6.03 percent compared to 2024. The Crime in South Dakota 2025 Report includes 64,261 criminal offenses in 2025 compared to 68,388 in 2024.

Congressman Dusty Johnson spoke to the Winner High School government class last Tuesday and answered questions from the students. One of the questions a student asked was does he get to talk to President Trump.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking public comment on the draft 2026 Section 106 Programmatic Agreement (PA) for the Federal Aid Highway Program in South Dakota. The agreement includes the FHWA, the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the SDDOT. When finalized, the 2026 Section 106 PA will replace the 2020 Section 106 PA, which officially expires on Aug. 13, 2026.

The Conservative Political Action Conference arranged a meeting this week between a small group of ranchers and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and Game, Fish & Parks (GFP), has completed its annual fish collection and sampling program. This joint effort aims to assess the safety of fish consumption in various water bodies across the state.

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 33 members of the high school chorus performed at vocal contest in Kimball. Twenty-two events performed during the day.

After being diagnosed with leukemia, a type of blood cancer, last year, Levi Atkins of Clark/ Willow Lake was sidelined for the entire season. Despite the setback, he was able to be on the bench with his team on the final day of the state tournament last year. Levi is now back on the roster as a senior this season.

Ben and Brenna Painter of Springview, NE, have opened 7th Street Antiques and Collectibles in the Gregory Times-Advocate building at 119 E. 7th Street.