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Government
7 months ago
South Dakota House Bill 1259 Could Impact Transgender Community, Advocates Speak Out

South Dakota’s transgender community faces potential challenges with House Bill 1259, currently under discussion by state lawmakers. The bill would restrict access to gender-designated bathrooms based on biological sex. Mike Phelan of the Transformation Project Advocacy Network testified against the bill, emphasizing that transgender individuals using restrooms do not pose a threat. Phelan, also a school board member in Vermillion, highlighted that inclusive bathroom policies in schools since 2022 have caused no issues. The timeline for House decisions on the bill remains uncertain.

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Local
7 months ago
South Dakota Ranked Among Top States for Retirement in 2025, WalletHub Survey Reveals

“South Dakota Ranked Among Top States for Retirement in 2025, WalletHub Survey Reveals”

Prepare from Extreme cold conditions in Mitchell SD
Weather
8 months ago
How to Prepare for Winter Storms Amid Extreme Cold in Mitchell, SD

  Mitchell, SD (Mitchell Now) Our area is currently under an extreme cold warning, […]

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk

Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t fall for Instagram romance scams

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about ” romance scams ” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, as well as general text messages.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
4 financial tasks you shouldn’t put off

You’ve probably got one or two financial jobs on your to-do list that you were too busy to get to or perceived as boring administrative work. Here are some tasks that a) frequently fall by the wayside and b) don’t take a lot of time to rectify.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
This Valentine’s Day, consider what all types of love bring to your life

Valentine’s Day is for lovers — but you don’t need a romantic soulmate to celebrate.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg. It’s a recipe you can test for yourself — though the timing isn’t ideal with soaring egg prices in the United States from a bird flu outbreak.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
3 steps to uncovering your true financial goals

If your goals are hard to pin down, or seem to drift, you’re not alone. Research suggests that, even when considering important goals, people tend to answer with whatever is top-of-mind, which may not always reflect their true, long-term goals.

Lifestyle
8 months ago
One Tech Tip: How to block your phone from tracking your location

Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life, but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been — if you let them.