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Sturgis Man Sentenced for Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Sturgis, South Dakota, man convicted of Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography was sentenced on August 4, 2020, by Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court Judge. Conner Harmon, age 22, was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison, followed by 8 years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $100 special... READ MORE >

Watertown Man Charged with Receipt, Distribution, and Transportation of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Watertown, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography and Transportation of Child Pornography. Derek Michael Mason, age 19, was indicted on August 17, 2020. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on August 21, 2020, and pled not guilty... READ MORE >

Watertown Man Charged with Receipt, Distribution, and Transportation of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Watertown, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography and Transportation of Child Pornography. Vincent Michael Perez, age 35, was indicted on August 17, 2020. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes on August 21, 2020, and pled not guilty... READ MORE >

Respecting the dignity of every human being: Reflections on John Lewis

“You’re an embarrassment!” he shouted as he came across the street. “To your race” is the part of the phrase he implied but didn’t add. My wife and I have been vigiling each afternoon on a busy street corner one-and-a-half blocks from our home in Winston-Salem, NC, for the past two months. It is our attempt to “get in the... READ MORE >

Lawn and garden tips

Greetings everyone, I hope your week has gone well and that your gardens are thriving. This summer has been amazing in the green industry as so many people have found their green thumb. We have, as a nation, began to transition into something amazing and that is self-reliance. We found inner strength (that was always there) but surfaces in hard... READ MORE >

Brandon James LeBeau

Brandon James LeBeau, “Mato Pahin”, Age 19, of Eagle Butte, SD entered the Spirit World on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Cheyenne River Health Care Center, at Eagle Butte. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Dane & Ethlene Rose LeBeau of Eagle Butte, his mother, Angela McKay of Carrollton, GA. Two brothers, Skyler LeBeau of Farmington, NM ... READ MORE >

Letter to the Editor: Time for Congress to step up for rural businesses, communities

Dear Editor, Small businesses continue to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. While they are doing their best to keep the doors open, they are hurting. That’s especially true in our rural towns. Congress has acted to provide businesses with loans through the Small Business Administration six months of payment forgiveness. This is a lifeline for big city enterprises,... READ MORE >

Fishing update for the Missouri River

Lake Oahe In the Pollock and Mobridge areas, the fishing has picked up a little but is still kind of tough. Anglers are using 2-3 oz. bouncers with spinners and crawlers. Depths are anywhere from 30-50 feet of water with most anglers sticking right around town. At Akaska, the fishing is a little bit tougher. Limits are out there but... READ MORE >

Postal service and newspapers matter

The last several months continue to serve as a reminder of services critical to all Americans. Two of those services have been on the forefront of my mind recently: The United States Postal Service and local newspapers. Each are important for different reasons – the USPS plays a vital role in delivering medications and other essential goods, and our local... READ MORE >

Housing opportunities for veterans

Home ownership is a big step, both emotionally and financially. Owning your home can be a rewarding experience. A home is a place to call your own, raise a family, build memories, and become part of a neighborhood and community. It also means meeting personal and financial goals and investing in your future. A great benefit for veterans is the... READ MORE >