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The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Spring will be here soon. While many of us look forward to warmer days and blooming flowers, those who suffer from seasonal allergies know that the return of grass, budding trees, and blooming flowers can lead to more sneezing than smiles. Welcome to the Spring allergy season.
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Avon High School Drama Club competed in the Region IV competition on January 22nd in Mitchell. They received 2nd place, which advanced them to the State One Act Festival. Superior Individual ActorAwardswereearnedbyJakeNamminga,LexiVanderlei,Anna Lupi, Ella Hamilton, Kate Swier, and Abby Gretschmann.
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the completion of Week Three. The most significant piece of legislation passed was HB1044 makinganappropriationforthe Rural Health Transformation Program. The bill authorizes 402 million dollars in Federal Funds for supporting health care in rural areas, including strengthening work force, expanding access to care, expanding technology and innovation, and modernizing facilities. 189 million dollars are available the first year. The funding comes from the “Big Beautiful Bill” that was passed in Congress last summer. Governor Rhoden stated 'This is a big win for rural South Dakota! This may be the most significant investment in rural healthcare in South Dakota’s history, and it will strengthen our state for our kids and grandkids.” This was the first bill he signed into law this session. HB1044 needed a two thirds vote to pass; if there was ever a time this session for major legislation to pass unanimously it was HB1044, butthefinalvotewas32-2inthe Senate and 56-11 in the House.
Read moreSDSU Extension will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training focused on managing pests in rangelands on February 11th, 2026 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St. Tyndall for new or existing applicators.
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On Thursday, January 22nd, the One Act group went to Mitchell to perform their play called And. This play is about how everyone has life problems going on at the same time that we might not know about. The main problem in this play is about a young girl who was assaulted.
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Week 3 of the 2026 Legislature I talked to one of the LRC bill writers this week. He said that he expected about 700+/- bills to be “dropped”. Our committee meetings are full every day of people to testify for or against a particular bill, and questions and discussions have been really thorough.
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Second grade students from Andes Central Elementary spent the month of January strengthening ties between their school and the local community through visits to Lake Andes Nursing Home.
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My name is Elijah Lee, and my wife Michelle and I have been married for 13 years. We are blessed with four daughters: Marina, Jessie, Jasmine, and Naomi, who are truly the joy of our lives. Family has always been at the heart of who we are and what we do.
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