Storm 2 - Sioux Falls Squirrels 15 South Central Storm fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 15-2 loss to the Sioux Falls Squirrels on Saturday, June 4, in Baltic. The Storm struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Sioux Falls.

The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report on the financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2035, one year later than projected last year, with 80 percent of benefits payable at that time.

A year ago, the South Dakota Legislature prohibited middle name changes at the time of marriage, taking away a popular choice for brides who wanted to share their husband’s last name but keep their maiden name as a middle name. Thankfully in the 2022 session, with unanimous and bipartisan support, the South Dakota Legislature and Governor Noem fixed last year’s mistake.

About 110 soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard's 155th Engineer Company will participate in Operation Resolute Castle, a multinational joint training exercise in Romania from June 12-July 1. Resolute Castle is conducted annually in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve and provides a training opportunity for Reserve, National Guard, and active component soldiers to work alongside NATO engineer forces to complete construction projects in Europe and enhance readiness and interoperability of military units.

Back in 1913, Dr. G. F. Holt, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Riverside, CA, had the opportunity one Sunday evening to demonstrate before the congregation his ability to continue preaching when being rudely interrupted. It seems as though just shortly after he began his Sunday evening sermon, he had to compete with loud and insistent yowling coming from somewhere in the church.

The initial goal for the new proposed Gregory swimming pool is $1 million in order to start qualifying for grants. The plans have already been drawn up, so fundraising is the main barrier to making this a reality. How can you help?