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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said a recent review of the state’s investment portfolio found the state did not hold any direct investments in China but has stakes in emerging markets funds that invest in the Asian economic power.

Gov. Kristi Noem is expanding the state National Guard’s mission to assist both the Oglala Sioux and the Rosebud Sioux Tribes with firewood and snow removal amid the relentless wind and life-threatening cold that have crippled their reservations in the southwestern corner of South Dakota.

A fire broke out at the home of Melvin Vosika Monday evening. Fire Chief Joel Bartling determined the cause to be electrical. The Gregory Fire Department was assisted by the Burke Fire Department with a water tank. They battled the blaze in -6˚ temperature, but the house was a total loss.

Key changes are coming to a proposed hydropower project in Gregory County as it moves closer to entering a two-year study phase. On Dec.

Last week’s forecast started out predicting rain changing to snow by Tuesday, with snow ending Wednesday afternoon. Students at the Gregory School District were excited, as Mr. Hansen, who is never wrong, said that Tuesday would have an early dismissal, classes would be canceled Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday would have a late start.

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When it is time to open the Christmas gifts, does the room turn into a chaos of flying paper, boxes, and ribbon? Slow the process, add some laughs, and maybe keep the mess more manageable. Slower and more fun? How, you may ask, is that possible? Going around the room, have one person at a time open a gift.

Christmas traditions focus on several different aspects of family and spiritual life. While many stories are shared around Christmastime, perhaps none bears more significance than the origin of the Christmas celebration. Sharing the Christmas story is an integral part of holiday gatherings, reminding families that faith is foremost during this festive time of year.

Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ’kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.