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South Dakota Farmers Union is among a coalition of agriculture and biofuel groups urging the administration to propose a higher octane fuel standard as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updates its greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger vehicles and light duty trucks.

Governor Kristi Noem has signed Executive Order 2021-10 granting extended hours of service for the commercial delivery of petroleum products in South Dakota. The order declares a state of emergency and exempts delivery of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and ethyl alcohol from federal motor carrier regulations on drivers’ hours of service.

For Doug and Linda Larson, the 2011 Missouri River flooding still affects their lives and property a decade later. The couple owns and operates Larson’s Landing, a riverfront development west of Yankton.

Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general to file a lawsuit against Google in California. Utah v. Google alleges exclusionary conduct relating to the Google Play Store for Android mobile devices and Google Billing. This antitrust lawsuit is the newest legal action against the tech giant, claiming illegal, anticompetitive, and un fair business practices. The States accuse Google of using its dominance to unfairly restrict competition with the Google Play Store, harming consumers by limiting choice and driving up app prices. The lawsuit is co-led by AGs in Utah, New York, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

After a COVID-19 postponement in 2020, the Class of 2000 held a 20+1 year reunion on Saturday, July 3rd at the Dixon Townhall Theatre. Pictured back row (L-R) are Chris Mikkelsen, Heather (Combs) Williamson, Karen (Bartling) Timanus, Macy Urrutia, and Nick Wendell. Front row (L-R) John Vakiner, Brandy (Bearshield) Louwagie, Chad Slade, Sonya (Miller) Zimbelman, Katie (Steffen) Lundy, Kyra (Pochop) Jung, Erin (Stukel) George, Echo McSweeney, Ray Stevicks. Classmates present but not pictured: Chris Sinkular, Nick Papousek, Justin Jelinek, Hilary (Haines) Veskrna, and Chere (Cook) Stephen.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Since 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier monument in Arlington National Cemetery has been a tribute to American service members who have died without their remains being identified. For this 100th anniversary, the Mary Chilton Chapter, NSDAR & the SDSDAR have arranged for “A Call to Honor: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica” to come to Sioux Falls as part of a two-day commemoration in honor of our veterans and those still serving in our military.

Thursday, July 22.

On July 15, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Stephanie Rissler and Julie Bartling to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) Commission. “South Dakota’s breathtaking parks and tremendous hunting and fishing opportunities are a big part of what makes our state so special,” said Governor Kristi Noem.

Gregory County 4-H hosted a healthy eating workshop. Youth were about learn the basics of nutrients, eating for good health, as well as how to read a nutrition label and make the best food choices. The workshop wrapped up with an activity where the youth were able to be food critics and were able to try new foods.

Christian Spann, son of Jim and Carolyn Spann will be attending South Dakota Senior Honor Choir on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. Honor Choir will be held Sunday July 25th-30th, with a concert being held on Friday the 30th at 7:30 pm at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Christian auditioned and earned his spot as one of the best 19 tenors and one of the best 76 high school junior and senior vocal students in the state. To make it into this elite group is a testament to his high level of musicianship and hard work. Dr. Paul Rardin of Temple University will conduct the Honor Choir.