The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) remind people that harmful algal blooms (HABs) remain prevalent in South Dakota waters. HABs can be harmful to people and fatal to pets and livestock so remember, “when in doubt, stay out”.

Everyone wants a Savior especially if it’s free. The Biblical concept of crucifying our carnal nature and becoming a living sacrifice for Christ has never been popular. The martyrs and everyone who faces persecution for Christ understand there is a cost to loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind. In the Old Testament God wanted to know who He could depend on and who would go for Him. What was He talking about? He was asking if there was anyone who would lay down their will and obey His. In the New Testament, we find the wealthy young ruler asking Jesus about what he needed to do to have eternal life and Jesus simply said to give me your heart and follow Me. We know that abandoning our will is honoring our side of the covenant agreement and we are deceived if we think that He will accept any other type of generic life we try to throw together.

The 11th annual South Dakota Timed Event Championship (SDTEC) sponsored in part by Panhandle, LG Seeds, and Double D Western was held September 4-5 in Huron during the South Dakota State Fair. The Timed Event Champion winner was Linkyn Petersek of Colome, SD, and Reserve All Around was Treg Thorstensen of Lantry, SD.

Hull Dental Health is pleased to announce that Cara Hull has achieved the distinction of Master in the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM). The Mastership achievement recognizes outstanding professional and educational achievements in dental practice administration and is awarded only to those who have completed rigorous requirements set forth by AADOM.

The Buffalo Roundup is one of my favorite events to host as the governor. Once a year, tens of thousands of spectators gather on a hillside at Custer State Park to watch 60 cowboys and cowgirls (along with a dozen 4WD vehicles) round up almost 1,500 American Bison. It’s an amazing scene that brings our history and culture to life, and all for a good cause.

MARRIAGES Jonah David Beck, 24, to Demi Rae Dobesh, 23, September 17, 2021 in Burke, SD. DEATHS