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Nation’s Report Card released: South Dakota performing well compared to nation

Results of the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) were released. While some states experienced double-digit declines in average test scores, South Dakota scores stayed above the national average and experienced less volatility than other states.

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Group hits snag in effort to let voters decide on grocery tax

If Gov. Kristi Noem doesn’t fulfill 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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USDA provides payments of nearly $800 million in assistance to help keep farmers farming

USDA announced that distressed borrowers with qualif ying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA directed USDA to expedite assistance to distressed borrowers of direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s…

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The holidays are here

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Kuper awarded PE Teacher of the Year

Erin Kuper, who is a Physical Education Teacher at Elk Point-Jefferson, was named as the SHAPE SD New Physical Education teacher of the year. “She is a graduate of SDSU and has made a difference in the profession as a student and as a teacher,” said Nikki Heinz of SHAPE SD Awards.

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Learning something new everyday

A relatively new program in education has allowed six Elk Point-Jefferson students a chance to gain real life experiences outside of the classroom. Hayden Smith, a 17-year-old senior and son of Cathy Smith and Todd Mc-Inerney, is one of the students taking advantage of the internship program.

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Gift trees available

Want a way to brighten someone’s holiday? Take a gift tag or angel tag from a donation tree. There are two available in Elk Point.

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DV participates in BIG Idea Competition

Sixteen high school finalists have advanced to the 2022 BIG Idea Final Competition. This high school business idea competition encourages students to consider new ideas and opportunities for creating a business in their own region. All students who submitted entries are invited to the Final Competition and Awards Ceremony held Dec. 6-7. The day will feature student pitches, educational booths, a…

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SDSU, NDSU Extensions host free virtual workshops for caregivers

South Dakota State University and North Dakota State University Extensions are hosting a series of free virtual workshops for caregivers. There will be three presentations: Jan.

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McCook Lake report

The lake level for McCook Lake Level is 1083.68 and has dropped 3.5 inches in one week. It is 1.5 feet lower than last year.

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