Rachel Masteller


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Legislative Report

A view from the other side of the aisle – Democratic Leadership Column: End of the 2024 Session Minority Leader Sen. Reynold Nesiba This session we, again, made historic investments in infrastructure for clean drinking water, airports, and telemedicine that would not have happened without the leadership of President Joe Biden. South Dakota’s own members of Congress voted against these... READ MORE >

That’s the response?

Following the State of the Union address last week, a representative in the U.S. Senate from Alabama gave her political party’s response. Some found it captivating. I did in the sense that the acting disturbed me. I found it to be a breathy delivery from behind a “Joker” type smile, from a kitchen that appeared to have a second sink.... READ MORE >

What we choose to see

There was quite the hullabaloo over a photo of a princess with her children that had been digitally altered. I didn’t see the post anywhere but through news outlets, pointing out the errors in the photo. It was interesting that particular image was scrutinized enough to detect the cuff of a sweater was off, while posts on other social media... READ MORE >

EDITORIAL CARTOON

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Raymond Duncan

Raymond LeRoy Duncan, 93, of Lake Side, AZ and formerly of Seneca, SD, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Soltara Nursing Home in Lake Side, AZ. Raymond’s body was donated to science. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Raymond was born on June 25, 1930, at home in Potter County, SD to Gerald “Brick” and Matilda “Tillie”... READ MORE >

Janice Ritter

Janice Lenora (Murray) Ritter, age 86 of Akaska, SD died March 5, 2024, at her home south of Akaska. She died as she lived, peacefully in her favorite chair, with her cat on her lap and Gunsmoke playing on the TV. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 12, at the Akaska Community Center. Burial was at the Akaska Cemetery under... READ MORE >

Senior Citizens MenuSUBMITTED

Senior Citizens Menu March 14-22 Thurs. March 14, spaghetti/ meatsauce, broccoli, garlic toast, orange sherbert Fri. March 15, baked fish, mac and cheese 3 bean salad, honey fruit salad, whole wheat bread Mon. March 18, meatballs, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, whole wheat bread Tues. March 19, baked pork chop, mashed potato/gravy, vegetable capri blend, chocolate pudding/w banana, whole... READ MORE >

What the weather did last week…

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Wagers honored during American Legion birthday party on Sunday

Members of the American Legion Ralph Leui Post #135 and Auxiliary gathered with friends and family on Sunday at the CC Bar building in Gettysburg for the annual birthday celebration. Two longtime members of the veteran service organizations were honored for their contributions to the post and community. Kermit Wager was honored for 63 years serving as part of the... READ MORE >

Tori named to Dean’s List at Biola University

Tori Crook was named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence. Crook, a Psychology major from Gettysburg, SD, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean’s list in Fall 2023. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits... READ MORE >