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Opinion

Governor Kristi Noem

oem As I travel the state, the biggest challenge that I hear about is a shortage of workers. We’ve been taking action to fill open jobs.

Legislative Report

Representative Marty Overweg District 21 Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Vice Chair Agriculture and Natural Resources, Member of Local Government Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.

A Note From Cottonwood Corners

Shor t ly after 1900, two railroad towns – Evarts and Le Beau – appeared on the east side of the Missouri River just east of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Evarts was the first to become well-known. It was founded when the Milwaukee Railroad continued its Aberdeen line westward in anticipation of an extension across the Indian lands.

Representative Rocky Blare

Majority Whip District 21 Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Chair of Transportation, State Affairs Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.

News Briefs.....

Funeral services for Viola Wiedrick is set for Thur. A Mass of Christian burial service for Totsy (Viola) Wiedrick, age 95, of Fairfax-Gregory, SD, will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Legislative Report

Senator Erin Tobin District 21 Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Chair of Health & Human Services, Executive Board, Agriculture and Natural Resources, State Affairs Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.

Governor Kristi Noem

oem Noem responds to President Star Comes Out Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement in response to Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out’s comments: ”In my first year serving as Governor, I repeatedly visited Pine Ridge to work on relationships between the State of South Dakota and the Oglala Sioux Tribe. I wanted to work with them on a number of issues – I still do.

Representative Rocky Blare

Majority Whip Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committees: Chair of Transportation, State Affairs Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.

Noem going to the southern border

On January 25, 2024, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be going to the warzone at the southern border to stand with Texas and the National Guard and tell them that the nation is with them. She made the announcement on “Hannity” on Fox News.

Open letter to Dakota Ethanol

I’m writing to you as a life-long resident and farmer in Lake County- Orland township. I’m concerned about Dakota Ethanol’s (DE) support and partnership with Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS). SCS is an out-of-state LLC with large amounts of foreign investment. Their business approach has been one of intimidation, coercion, and in some cases, threats. The landowners and farmers opposing the CO2 pipelines are residents with farming pedigrees that are as extensive and broad as any of you on the DE board. They are farmers, legislators, home owners, county commissioners, first responders and the list goes on. To say they are a vocal minority is itself an insult and a form of intimidation. They have filled numerous venues with large attendance. They have attended PUC and legislative hearings. They have worked with county commissions on local concerns. They have formed an easement team working together on common legal concerns. They have informed the media and the general public with accurate and up to date information. They have done so donating their own time, travel expense, and money.