Seussical the Musical to standing ovations on Nov.10, 11 and 12. _e cast and crew of over 100 dazzled a full house audience each evening of the show’s run.

If Gov. Kristi Noem doesn’t ful_ll her campaign pledge to repeal the South Dakota sales tax on food during the 2023 legislative session, voters may get a chance to decide the issue on the 2024 ballot.

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At just after 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Jefferson Conoco was the victim of an attempted armed robbery. The suspect pulled a firearm on the gas station attendant. The attendant hit the panic button alerting the local police and sheriff departments of the robbery. The suspect fled the building without retrieving any money or goods. No injuries occurred.

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the State of South Dakota will be issuing a new plate design for non-commercial and emblem plates with the titling of motor vehicles and registration renewals. The reissue will include standard non-commercial, motorcycle, emblem, emblem motorcycle, personalized, personalized motorcycle, amateur radio, and low speed plates.

The South Dakota Division of Insurance reminds consumers the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period for 2023 coverage runs from Nov. 1, 2022, to Jan. 15, 2023, for consumers with individual policies.

South Dakota is working to prevent suicide among veterans and active duty military. Persistent stress can affect anyone, and those who have served or are currently serving may be at greater risk for suicide than others.

The South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation received a gift from the Steve Peterson Family of Salem, South Dakota. The gift is in memory of their wife and mother, Cathy. This donation is the lead gift to the Foundation, kicking off “Operation: Mobility,” a fundraising campaign to purchase up to 30 all-terrain track chairs and trailers to be distributed throughout the state of South Dakota.

In the Upper Elementary/Middle School (UE/MS) we have continued our focus on our DV CARES program. This tiered program stems from a research-embedded and data-driven system called PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support), which is nationally recognized and utilized in schools across the state of South Dakota, and throughout the United States. The premise of this program is that students thrive when they are explicitly taught consistent, school-wide expectations, and are recognized when “caught” demonstrating any of the characteristics associated with the school-wide expectations. By recognizing the positive or desirable behaviors when we see them happening, we imprint those in the student’s subconscious, making it easier and more likely for the student to naturally access those positive behaviors.

As an experienced classroom educator, I am excited about the potential of the proposed social studies standards. They provide a framework for students to gain critical knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding in key areas of history, government, geography, and economics. A strong foundation in social studies is necessary to prepare productive citizens for the future. These standards are both meaningful and challenging and are grounded in democratic principles like civic participation, equality, and individual freedoms. It is important to note the proposed standards are guidelines for addressing what students should know by the end of each school year. These standards do not dictate the curriculum or how a teacher in each district will teach them.