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In accordance with SDCL 34-20G and the unwavering commitment of Governor Noem and the South Dakota Department of Health to deliver a safe and responsible medical cannabis program, the first medical cannabis patient cards were printed and issued on Thursday, November 18. The first card issued went to a resident of Day County. Following its issuance, the following statement was released:

Gregory County 4-H held their annual 2020-2021 Recognition Night on Sunday, November 7, at the Bonesteel Community Room. The evening kicked off with a potluck, followed by the awards ceremony. Emcees for the event were Patience Swift & Hailey Haiar, as well as 4-H Youth Advisor, Laura Kahler. 4-H registered volunteers were recognized for their efforts and hard work.

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association has ended their 2021 fundraiser of raffling a Silencer hydraulic squeeze chute. This year’s lucky winner is Treg Gruhn of Dallas, SD, with the winning ticket being sold by George Kenzy, District 14 Director.

The First Fidelity Bank and Gregory Community Foundation are looking for non-profit groups that have a project that needs funding. For a project to be considered, a group needs only to complete an application describing what their project entails.

The South Dakota State Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Ole E. Fauske House in Corson was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct.

In Luke 10:30-37, a certain lawyer approaches Jesus with a spiritual question: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” How fitting that a legal expert would ask Jesus about a subject he was trained to understand. Jesus points this man and the rest of us to the law of heaven: “Whoever loves God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind, and whoever loves their neighbor as themselves will have eternal life.” This arrogant attorney was only pretending to make sure he understood clearly who he is obligated to love, and continued another attempt to justify his prejudice. “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus responds to this second query with the story of the Good Samaritan.

Thanksgiving is an American holiday with food traditions that vary from geographic region to geographic region, from one ethnic background to another, and from family to family. While the following recipes aren’t way outside of any traditional dishes, they do provide a slightly different take on some perennial favorites.

Rachele Lyons received a phone call that showed up on her caller ID as “Gregory County Sheriff Department.” Thinking nothing of it, she answered the call. The person on the other end identified himself as Deputy Allen Harper and confirmed Lyons’ address before telling her that he had a warrant for her arrest.

Finding support from others and exercising self-care is important for survivors of suicide loss to cope with the grief and emotions that suicide can bring. South Dakota Suicide Prevention has help and resources available.