Community Columns

Gov. Larry Rhoden: Fairing Well

By South Dakota Gov. Larry RhodenSeptember 4, 2026   Summer is winding down. Folks are trying to capture the last days of warmth and long sunlight. Meanwhile, farmers are getting ready for their harvest, and ranchers are ready to show off the calves they’ve been raising this year. And it all

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Secretary Schneider’s September Column

By Jeremiah J. Schneider, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs September brings cooler mornings, golden fields, and the first signs of fall across South Dakota. As the seasons change, it reminds us that the values learned through military service remain constant. Duty. Honor. Courage. Sacrifice. Family. For

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“Ask a Trooper” — Proper Seat Belt Use

“ASK A TROOPER” By Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I see a lot of people not wearing their seat belt correctly. Several of them, have theshoulder belt worn underneath the shoulder/arm. Can you provide some education on this? Answer: Seat belt use is required with a

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“Eye on the Sky” — Practice Harvest Safety

Eye On the SkyBy Brookings County Emergency Management Director Bob Hill 9-04-2026 Labor Day is upon us already. This means that the State Fair and the 727th /DAV Poker Run will be occurring this weekend. This week’s article is on the topic of “Harvest”. You know what this term means

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