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The pace of the session has really picked up this week. 269 Housebillsand219Senatebills havebeenintroduced.Committees are diligently working to give each bill its fair hearing. Education savings accounts, also referred to as school vouchers, have been one of the biggest issues this session. The bills were strongly opposed by our public schools and educators anddiedincommittee.Ido not believe there is an appetite in the legislature to revisit the concept. I applaud the hundreds of friends in District 19 for reaching out on the cause.
Read moreSDSU Extension Bon Homme County Office will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training on February 12th, 2025 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St. Tyndall. Go to https://extension.sdstate.edu/private-applicator-training-pesticides, scroll down and click Private Applicator Training – February, then click on county registration and get tickets to complete your registration. Online registration is required by February 12th, 2025 at noon to attend. In-person seating is limited.
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Three years ago, Brandon Williams decided that he wanted to try to hunt for bobcats. What started out as trying to trap bobcats ended up leading Williams to become successful in hunting mountain lions. On January 19, 2025, the male mountain lion that Williams had been tracking for the past two years walked by his trail camera. Williams began tracking the cat and was able to tree the seven-year-old, 154-pound mountain lion before taking the kill shot.
Read moreValentine's Day is traditionally a time for celebrating love, affection, and appreciation for those who hold special places in our hearts. While roses, chocolates, and sweet messages are the norm, it's also a perfect opportunity to reflect on a different kind of love—the deep and unwavering love for country and the sacrifice that comes with it.
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