The local elves have been working hard on this year’s Christmas Giveaway. They have gathered over 500 gifts for Gregory Elementary school students from begindergarten through fifth grade to pick two presents to give to their family or friends. Hundreds of boxes of items were gone through, sorted and ready for this year’s event to be held at the school library on Monday, December 9, 2024.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and South Dakota Bankers Association (SDBA) President Karl Adam announce a partnership to educate bank customers about banking scams. The Attorney General’s Office and the SDBA are supporting the American Bankers Association’s “Banks Never Ask” campaign which focuses on anti-phishing and scamming awareness.

Sorry I can’t join you tonight but I want you folks to know how thankful I am for being chosen your fan of the year. After I retired I decided to move back to Gregory and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made! I’ve made many great friends and watching the Gorillas for the past 20 years has been a highlight of my life. Thank you, coaches and football players, for seeing me in the hospital and giving me a signed football helmet. As they say it’s a great day to be a gorilla. Your friend, Dewey

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Effective January 1, 2025, South Dakota’s minimum wage for nontipped employees will be $11.50 per hour, up from $11.20 per hour in calendar year 2024. For tipped employees, the hourly minimum wage for calendar year 2025 will be no less than $5.75 per hour, up from $5.60 in calendar year 2024.

Soren Walker Mikkelsen was born on September 19, 2024, to Nolyn and Josie Mikkelsen. He was welcomed home by older sister Elinor Marlene.