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Some years ago, I can’t exactly remember when, it was suggested by some “foreign” radical thinkers that the Great Plains be fenced off from the rest of the country and turned into a buffalo preserve. They had western North and South Dakota in mind, as well as parts of Montana and Wyoming. As bizarre as this thinking was, there are still people who harbor such thoughts.
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One of the things I appreciate most about those who served is that they didn’t rely on someone else to protect freedom. Veterans didn’t assume someone else would make the sacrifices so our kids could sleep safely in their beds every night. They raised their hand. They said yes to the call.
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Statewide race results were: Presidential 62% for Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence, 3% for Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Cohen and 36% for Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris; United States Senator 66% for Mike Rounds and 34% for Dan Ahlers; United States Representative 81% for Dusty Johnson and 19% for Randy Luallin; Public Utilities Commissioner 68% for Gary Hanson, 5% for Devin Saxon and 27% for Remi Bald Eagle.
Read moreAs required by law, TRICARE is introducing enrollment fees for Group A retired beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Select coverage. Group A means you or your sponsor enlisted or were commissioned before January 1, 2018.
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Due to current health concerns, private funeral services for Frank Odens, 84, of Springfield were Saturday, November 7 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial was in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Peters Funeral Chapel in Springfield was in charge of arrangements.
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Due to Covid-19 concerns, private graveside services for Florine Ehrisman, 93, of Wagner were held Thursday, November 5, with burial in the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
Read moreDennis "Denny" James Houseman, 79, died at Avantara Nursing Home in Armour on Friday, November 6, 2020. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m., at Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Lake Andes with burial fol-lowing in Lakeview Cemetery in Lake Andes. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 10 from 5 - 7 p.m., at Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Lake Andes with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
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