As of March 18, 100% of South Dakota is under drought conditions, with 42% of the state under severe or extreme drought. During the same time last year, 11% of the state was experiencing drought with no areas under severe or extreme drought.

Drought management awareness on grazinglands meetings are being held around the area. Look for updates on Facebook Page ‘Fourever Grazingland LLC’. Upcoming meetings will be April 7 Murdo, 8th Hayes, 14th Winner, 15th Interior. Past meetings were March 24 Mission, 25 Vetal, 31 White River & April 1 Gregory. Will try to Facebook Live one of the sessions.

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M OMENTS Did you know that 30% of adults in the United States experience some type of disability? A disability is a visible or invisible condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as eating, sleeping, speaking, hearing, walking, seeing, breathing, caring for oneself or working. 1 in 7 adults experience a mobility disability, 1 in 10 adults experience a cognitive disability, 1 in 15 adults experience independent living disability, 1 in 17 adults experience a hearing disability, 1 in 21 adults experience a vision disability and 1 in 27 adults experience a self-care disability (World Health Organization.) Disability awareness is necessary, but not sufficient.

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In 1875, the Black Hills had not been lawfully opened. The army guarded the reservation, and during 1875 arrested and turned back a large number that attempted to invade the Indian domain. However they were not able to keep out all those who had heard the stories of those who had adventured into the hills earlier.