In 1762 France had ceded the Territory of Louisiana to Spain and that nation held it for thirty-eight years, or until the year 1800. At this time the Duke of Parma, a son-in-law of the King of Spain, was desirous of securing for himself the succession to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, that he might be raised to the dignity of a king, and have his dominion enlarged by the addition of Tuscany.

The South Dakota State Park Tagged Fish program is back for 2026, and individuals fishing within select state parks have the opportunity to catch fish for prizes! Tagged fish will have a streamer on their back and indicate “REWARD RETURN TO PARK.” Individuals who catch a tagged fish can remove the tag from the fish and bring it into the park office you caught it at, take a picture with the fish with the tag still attached and show that to park office employee, or if they wish to keep the fish, bring it into the park office. Anglers that return a tagged fish are eligible to receive a custom GFP Mepps Spinner.

PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brown County. State officials urge the public to take steps to protect themselves and their families against WNV, which can cause fever, headaches, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches.

When we think of modern dentistry, we picture a sparkling office, advanced tools, and pain free procedures. However, dental care in the 1800s was far from what we experience today. It was an era of primitive tools and a whole lot of trial and error.

hoden A few times a year, folks in Pierre wake up for morning walks through Hilger’s Gulch to a sea of Old Glory that seems to have magically appeared. Each time, we are reminded to be grateful for our freedom, the Founders who had the foresight to enshrine it in our Constitution, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect it.

Not much has changed overall from last week, but conditions are improving and fish activity is picking up across the system. One area with increased action is Whitlock Bay, where anglers are reporting more consistent catches and greater fish movement south of the bridge. As water temperatures rise and seasonal patterns develop, opportunities should increase in the coming weeks.