Every interaction is an opportunity. Take a moment and let that thought soak in. This invitation is a beautiful and simple reminder that we have some agency in how we interact in the thousands of moments that we have each day. Parenting with the brain in mind provides us the opportunity to think differently. We can become integrationists: understanding the benefits of different parts of the brain working together to make a well-functioning whole.

Governor Kristi Noem has directed the Department of Education to delay the process to consider revisions to the state’s social studies standards up to one year. She issued the following statement: “The Department of Education changed the working group’s recommendations to the social studies standards significantly, but it is clear to me that there needs to be more public input to bring greater balance and emphasis on our nation’s true and honest history.

Tuesday Mixed League 09/14/21 Old Pioneer, 46-2; TeeRiffic Creations, 43-5; Bailey Welding, 34-14; Soesbes, 31-17; Outsiders, 15-33; Argonauts, 9-39; Eaglestar, 4-44; Streakers, 1-23; HTG: TeeRiffic Creations, 874; HTS: Bailey Welding, 2536; HIG: Justin Parkis, 277; Patty Connealy, 162; HIS: Dan Soesbe, 636; Amy Muller, 423. Splits picked up by: Augie Bortz (3-10), Mary Soesbe (2-3).

The SD School of Mines and Technology has been awarded an $11 million federal grant to develop better material and manufacturing technology to withstand cold weather. South Dakota Mines will partner with the U.S.

The Gorilla Cross Country team participated in three meets over the last week. On Saturday, September 11, the runners participated in the Nike Preview at Sioux Falls. On Monday, September 13, they ran at the Wagner Invite at Pickstown, and Saturday, September 18, at the Lyman Invite at Presho.

It has been a busy couple of weeks for the Spikers. The ladies have traveled to Wagner, Martin, Spencer, NE, and Bon Homme as well as hosted Wessington Springs. At the end of these competitions they are sitting with nine wins and five losses.