SDDOT reminder: Election signs not allowed in state right-of-way

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights-of-way. “Election signs are showing up along the state’s roadways,” said Craig Smith, Director of Operations.

 

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Letter to the Editor

I wanted to take this opportunity to share important information regarding the upcoming general election, which will be held Nov. 8. South Dakota voters have the choice of voting in-person on Election Day or by casting an absentee ballot.

 

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Friends Feast is back after long hiatus

Like everything else, Immanuel Lutheran’s monthly Friends Feast was postponed due to COVID-19. Around April 2020, everything started closing and gatherings were limited. This also meant the brief end to Friends Feast. But now, come October, the event is back.

 

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Bousquet appointed, Miller discusses salary

It was a long day for the Union County Board of County Commissioners with a packed agenda Tuesday, Oct. 4.

 

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Piece of history donated to museum

Ernie Nickels was 14 when the decision was made to tear down the Union County Courthouse and build the current facility. His mother, Wilma Strand, wanted a piece of the history that was being demolished.

 

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Harvest is in full swing

Everywhere you look you can see either green, red or yellow farm equipment covered in dust harvesting this year’s crop. The fields are turning bare quickly as the lack of moisture has made it easier for farmers to stay in their fields longer.

 

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A Homecoming victory

It was a great evening for the Homecoming game as the Panthers took on the Lennox Orioles Friday, Sept. 30. Dakota Valley ended the month with a solid victory as they outscored their opponent 47-- 24. Lennox struck first as their quarterback passed to an open man very early in the 1st quarter, but the point after kick was no good. The Panthers answered when Senior Ethan Anema found fellow senior…

 

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Allard: Thankful for time in Jefferson

Growing up, Pauline Allard (Crevier) remembered seeing the Leader-Courier in her home. After becoming an adult herself, she started subscribing to the paper as well.

 

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Medicaid expansion on Nov. 8 ballot

Expanding Medicaid in South Dakota is either a prudent use of tax dollars designed to enhance health care coverage or a disaster that will bust the state budget. Those are the arguments offered by backers and opponents of Amendment D, a measure that would expand access to Medicaid in the state.

 

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A successful Panther Homecoming

It was an epic time of homecoming festivities for the Dakota Valley Panthers last week as the theme was “We Got Game” and many got into the homecoming spirit. The week started on Monday, Sept. 26 with “Chutes and Ladders Day” and students came dressed to class as construction workers.

 

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