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LeRoy ‘Lee’ Vande Weerd
LeRoy Glen “Lee” Vande Weerd, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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Thomas Fergen
We celebrate the life of Thomas Paul Fergen, who was born on April 2, 1951, in Brookings, South Dakota, to James and Lenore Fergen. At the age of 75, Tom passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home in Brookings, SD, surrounded by his family. Tom graduated from…
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Patriotic display: Mural unveiling in downtown Brookings honors nation’s 250th anniversary
BROOKINGS — A few raindrops failed to dampen the spirits at the unveiling of the America 250th anniversary community mural at the Brookings VFW on Thursday.
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Column: What are the secrets to a long-lasting marriage?
I’m writing this on our wedding anniversary. I’m not saying how many years we’ve been married. That may enable people to figure out my age. You know, the older people get, the less seriously they are taken. I’d like to be taken at least as seriously as our 100-year-old friend…
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Commentary: With data centers, skepticism is not anti-business
South Dakota is having the wrong argument about data centers.
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You Should Know: Old Timers Day in Volga promises good times
VOLGA — Old Timers Day Weekend in Volga is June 12-14.
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Commentary: Pope Leo begins to update ‘just war’ theory
One of the most important aspects of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence is his seeming rejection of “just war” theory.
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The Prairie Doc: Direct service providers must practice dignified storytelling
Stories are at the heart of direct service and clinical work. Whether written in case notes, shared in supervision, included in grant reports, or told at community meetings, stories help others understand the impact of our work. They build emotional connection in ways data alone cannot. But storytelling is also…
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Gloria Mae Thvedt
Gloria Mae Thvedt 92, of Brookings, SD passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Peaceful Pines Assisted of Brookings, SD.
