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The reddish, variegated quartzites covered a considerable area in the valley of the James River at certain localities above the Missouri River. They were exposed in the bluffs along the river and none were more than twenty or thirty feet in thickness. They have been much worn by water and project above the surface in large square masses, suggesting to one in the distance a village of log houses. The rocks are mostly reddish and flesh-colored quartzites, so compact that the lines of stratification are nearly obliterated. They also appear to be metamorphic (a change affected by pressure, heat, and water resulting in a more compact and highly crystalline rock).

An important primary election is coming. I want you to know who I like and why. Mykala Voita, Senator of District 21 from Bonesteel, has performed in an outstanding manner the past 2 years. She has debated and voted her heart, her convictions, and the will of her constituents. She brought bills to tamp down the woke agenda in South Dakota such as “definition of man and woman” that would be used across the state; co-sponsored a bill that restricts access to obscene materials for minors in public libraries and public-school libraries (HB 1239). She favored SB 113, which re-affirms a parent's right to care for and make decisions for his or her child as a fundamental liberty. And she brought the bill that would keep boys out of the girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms in schools and public places and vice versa.

I have been blessed to serve in many leadership capacities in my life. Even after serving in the South Dakota National Guard, Majority Leader in the State Legislature, or as Lt.

Corsica will always be home to me. That’s why I’ve subscribed to the Corsica Globe my entire adult life, and that’s how I came across Connie Wagner’s April 28 letter to the editor about the Critical Access Hospital vote in the 2026 session.

It was about 1875 that Gen. W. H. Beadle wrote a rather comprehensive review of the geological history and formation of the Dakota Territory. The southern part of the territory belongs to the Cretaceous group of the Mesozoic system, having sharks and Ammonites as the leading types of its fossils.

DITOR The election on June 2nd is approaching fast and absentee voting has already begun. The District 21 Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most watched races in South Dakota because it speaks to what the Republican Party will look like and how our great state will be governed in the future. I’ve had the opportunity to serve with both candidates which gives me a unique opportunity to share my thoughts on this particular race.

When visitors arrive in our state, they are greeted with warm smiles and friendly faces. South Dakota is known for our world class hospitality – and all the credit goes to our people and our way of life. Tourism is not just about where people go; it’s about the connections they make, the memories they create, and the communities they support along the way.

Dear Editor, My name is Ben Krohmer and I’m a former State Representative from Mitchell and your neighboring legislative district. I want to write you today to tell you about my time working with Representative Marty Overweg in the State House of Representatives. I was elected during the 2022 election, and it was my one and only term serving in the State Legislature after choosing not to run for re-election. As someone going into their first term it can be a bit daunting, but fortunately for me, I was lucky enough to have Representative Marty Overweg as my seatmate in the House. Having Marty as a seatmate was extremely valuable for a first-timer, like myself. Marty has been someone I have always been able to look to for guidance, he was an outstanding teacher of the legislative process, a true professional and mentor, working tirelessly for the people he represents, never caving to pressure, and remaining steadfast to conservative values.

Dear Editor, In June 2024, South Dakota voters shocked the nation by replacing 12 of the individuals who voted to pass SB201. Among those elected was Mykala Voita, who defeated incumbent Senator Erin Tobin to represent District 21. Since taking office in January 2025, Senator Voita has been delivering incredible results for our families and conservative values. I want to highlight the strong accomplishments of our state Senator, Mykala Voita, during her first term in the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions.

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Mykala Voita, who stands out for her genuine faith in Jesus Christ and her commitment to protecting our constitutional rights. Mykala has served our district with integrity and conviction, upholding important principles as a devoted wife and mother and bringing her family values to her work.