Opinion

Dear Editor, As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner serving our communities through Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services in Winner, I have seen firsthand the growing behavioral health challenges facing rural South Dakota. That is why I am proud to support Erin Tobin for District 21 Senate.

Dear Editor, Important primary election is coming. I want you to know who I like and why.

Dear Editor, I want to encourage you all to vote in this upcoming primary election on June 2nd. This has certainly been an interesting campaign cycle for sure.

For many families, the journey to having children is not always easy. I know that firsthand.

While working on my front yard grass at around noon on May 21, 2026, a guy approached me about stealing a yard sign and putting it up by my flag pole. Said he had pictures of such. I asked to see pictures and who did it from him, or someone else. He wouldn’t tell me, but continued to insist it was true. Pictures were proof of it. I did not steal a yard sign from anyone. Why would I put a competitor’s yard advertisement sign in my yard by my flag pole. Flase accusations will not be tolerated. I’m offering a $1,000.00 reward for anyone with information to pin down the one or more responsible for this very unfortunate situation in the mayor’s race. With attorney’s okay that information is adequate to proceed with one or more individuals with lawsuit before payment of reward is paid. Personal threats on me will not be tolerated! Phone (605) 8301471. Will have my law firm get with you for needed information. Thank you, (Paid for by Butch Rolf) Butch Rolf

Rhoss Lyle Oliver, 24, Gregory, SD, reckless driving, fine $500.00, court costs $306.00, surcharges $46.50, sent to jail 60 days, suspended 59 days, credit 1 day; DUI1 alcohol, marij, or controlled drug-no prescription-in violation of 32-231, disposition: recharged by complaint/ petition; DUI1 .08% or more of alcohol in blood-in violation of 32-23-1, disposition: recharged by complaint/petition; failure to make proper stop at stop intersection, disposition: recharged by complaint/ petition; conditions: pay to the clerk of courts all ordered fines and costs within one week; obey all federal, state and local laws and municipal ordinances for 180 days; no possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or controlled substances without a current prescription from a physician from whom you are receiving medical treatment, or any other substances that are used with the intent to become intoxicated, for 180 days; voluntarily submit to a PBT or UA at the request of any law enforcement officer or court services officer for a period of 180 days, and pay for any costs associated with that testing; submit to a warrantless search by law enforcement of your person, home or vehicle for the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, and controlled substances, for a period of 180 days; not enter any bars for 180 days; that being any business establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its primary business. Daniel Steffen, 49, Burke, SD, fail to maintain financial responsibility, disposition: dismissed-motion by court (including for no probable cause).

WD; Dorothy I. Wilson, a single person, and Douglas Wilson, a single person, to Nicole Wilson, a single person, Lots 11 and 12, Block 23, Burke Town.

The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved two SD Works loans to support business expansion and local economic development in De Smet and Lemmon. The projects will support capital investment, business continuity, and new employment opportunities in South Dakota communities.

The Missouri River is probably the longest navigable river in the United States, the distance from its mouth, twenty-five miles above St. Louis, Missouri, to Fort Benton, Montana, the practical head of navigation, is 3,185 miles.

On Memorial Day, people across South Dakota and the nation will gather for parades, backyard barbeques, and the unofficial start of summer. American flags will wave proudly in our communities, cemeteries will be decorated with flowers, and families will plan for long weekends spent together.