I asked Google how many people struggle with chronic pain in the United States, and I discovered that the staggering number is around 50 million adults. That is about 20% of the adult population. Chronic pain is the primary reason people go see their physician. Chronic pain results in about $80 billion in lost wages each year, and about $300 billion in lost productivity annually.

This week, the 2022 legislative session kicked off, and I presented my State of the State address to the people of South Dakota. I described how South Dakota is stronger than it has ever been in its 133-year history. This did not happen because of what government did. It happened because of what government did NOT do. To preserve what we have and grow even stronger, we need to remember why government exists in the first place – to protect the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Ronald Keith Kulm, 83 years, December 30, 2021, Armour, SD. Melvin Klein, 94 years, January 2, 2022, Fullerton, NE..

Gary J. Fritz, 80, Tyndall, SD, tow trailer without safety chains, fine $54.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

WD; Alberdar Ranch, LLC, a South Dakota Limited Liability Company, to DAM Properties, LLC, a South Dakota Limited Liability Company, SE1/4 and E1/2 NE and E1/2 SW and SENW and SWNE of 14-95-66; exceptions, see deed.

Letter to the editor, Potholes in alley behind Bank-West are very dangerous to vehicles and human foot traffic; with a little snow covering holes, a fall is invited to happen. I asked bank manager nearly two years ago to get some tar mix and fill them - nothing happened.