Local students make Dean’s List at SDSU

More than 3,900 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list.

Hog barn incident

Friendship Township, Yellow Medicine County – On 01/18/2025, at approximately 1715 hours, Yellow Medicine County Dispatch received a 911 call of a report of two individuals down and unresponsive in a hog barn. Clarkfield Fire Department, Clarkfield Ambulance, and Granite Falls Avera Ambulance were paged to the scene. Deputies arrived on scene and found that the caller had assisted in extricating the victims from the barn. Life saving measures were performed by deputies until EMS arrived.

Senate power sharing agreement, committee assignments

On Sunday, January 12, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced a historic organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate while it exists with a 33 – 33 tie. The agreement passed as a resolution on the Senate floor on Tuesday, January 14, the first day of the 2025 session.

Little moisture expected through the weekend

Wow, it has been a cold few days over the weekend into early this week! I know it was the talk at church on Sunday morning at our church. Many people asked me to try to warm things up across the region. I told them I would if I could, but unfortunately, I don’t have that power!

Beyond Reason: New Years Resolutions..

For three years running, Beyond Reason has considered the new year’s resolution. A new year’s resolution is just a goal, a commitment, ranging from the very specific (lose ten pounds/only eat a whole food plant-based diet/save $5000) to the very abstract (workout more/eat better/save something). In a vacuum, a new year’s resolution isn’t funny. Luckily, a new year’s resolution, however specific or abstract, involves a human. A human is funny. A human with goals is the gift that keeps on giving.

Ask a Trooper: Blue Light Question…

Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night on the traffic lights. It’s a small purple or blueish light that’s near the traffic lights. I’ve tried to figure out what its use is or if it’s a camera. I’ve asked other people what it means and I’ve never met anyone who knows what it is. Thank you!

Yellow Medicine County Recycling & Disposal Corner: Get ready for a recycling makeover

Thank you, Yellow Medicine County, for your superhero efforts in 2024 with recycling and waste management! This year, we are diving into the whys and why-nots of recycling—why some items get a green light and others a big red stop sign. Plus, we will tackle how to properly bid farewell to those non-recyclables in your neck of the woods.

Memory Care Corner: That’s Not What I Meant…

In my last article, I shared that 90 percent of communication is based on body language and tone of voice, rather than the words that are spoken. It reminded me of when I directed One Accord years ago– and after a typical Sunday service, I was always on a mission to catch someone. I always had a list of people to talk to or “kids to catch” in that short time frame between church services and Sunday School. I remember one adult told me later that during these “missions” my body language suggested to her that I was upset as I wasn’t smiling and/or greeting people as I normally did. I was shocked, yet saddened to learn that that was her perception! I can attest 100% that I wasn’t upset – I was just on a mission!