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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is putting farmers first by offering them a new option to schedule appointments online with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Following a successful pilot program, FSA is now using a digital appointment platform across the agency to allow producers to make farm program or farm loan appointments online at their convenience.

With the release of two opinions on July 10, the South Dakota Supreme Court has resolved all cases considered during its court term year that began August 2025. As the Supreme Court begins its work now for its new term year, this will be the first time the Court has decided all pending cases from the prior term year before beginning a new term year. In prior years, the Court has started its new term with a handful of cases remaining from the previous year.

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Baltimore, MD - The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card for children born in the United States between July 2 and December 31, 2026, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The limited-edition cards, identical in function to a standard Social Security card, will feature the official Freedom 250 logo in black ink, marking the recipient’s birth during the nation’s 250th year.

Wide Open Spaces Foundation is humbled to announce another inductee to their Founding 50 honorees. Anton and Betty Lou Kost, Renee Sutton’s parents, were longtime supporters of rodeo and the Burke Stampede.

PA Tyrannosaurus rex fossil discovered on a ranch in western South Dakota will be auctioned off in New York City on Tuesday with a possible sale price of $30 million or more. The 38-foot long skeleton, nicknamed Gus, stands more than 12 feet tall and has one of the most complete T.

Last week, R-CALF USA testified before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during a public hearing on the Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, urging the agency to remove Brazilian beef from its proposed list of tariff exemptions and apply a 25% tariff to all Brazilian beef imports.

The Avera Gregory Therapy Department has been hosting physical therapy student Shannon Calhoon for the past few weeks. Calhoon is a 2021 graduate of Winner High School.

Bethany Eggers, MA, LPCMH Summer is often associated with relaxation, vacations, and longer days. Yet for many people, it also brings packed calendars, shifting routines, and increased expectations. From family gatherings and children’s activities to workplace demands and social invitations, it’s easy for your schedule to become just as busy as any other time of year. Creating intentional boundaries allows you to enjoy everything summer has to offer while protecting your time, energy, and well-being. Without clear boundaries, you may find yourself overcommitting to social events, working longer hours because schedules feel more flexible, or feeling guilty for saying no to invitations. Boundaries are not barriers; they are guidelines that help you prioritize what matters most.

The fund for a new swimming pool was $745,627.76 at the end of June, an increase of $3,136 from May. Although the matching $200,000 from the Karl family/foundation has already been given to the fund, the community’s portion is still $69,304.86 short of qualifying for that generous gift.