Viral Infections and Where We Stand

I decided it might be useful to review where we stand with regard to the various viral infections that have caused so much disruption, suffering and death. Covid Covid is still with us. All indications are that it will be for years to come. We hear less in the media about the threat from Covid.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia wasn’t feeling good, so Editor Kristi Hine came to get it. It was such a nice day Darleen went for a walk in the afternoon. Tuesday Darleen enjoyed the ham dinner from the Manor kitchen.

DISTRICT 20 COLUMN

Week 8 in the state legislature hummed right along. The second to last week seems like a transitional type of week. Committees wrapped up their work, and the chambers begin to start playing political funny business.

Prairie Doc Perspectives

“I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome.

Jerauld County Ambulance: Care For You - Feb. 2024

Greetings everyone. It’s been quite a while since we have written a column, so here is an update on some of what has been happening. We went to Pierre for EMS Day at the Capitol in Januarywherewemetwith Governor Noem and were recognized in the House and Senate.

LETTERBOX

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“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her news Monday morning. Delia came to get it much later in the day - she was attending the Farm, Home and Health Show. Darleen enjoyed the pork roast dinner from the Manor kitchen. Darleen received a pretty bouquet from her daughter Cindy Zenk.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

As the legislative session in South Dakota prog resses, significant bills have made their way through the chambers, addressing critical issues impacting the state’s agricultural sector.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

We finished legislative day 29, there are 8 days remaining. Both the Joint and House Appropriations Committees are busy with end of session bill hearings and budget setting. More in that regard next week.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

Week 7 in the state le gislature has come and gone just as quick as last week. Crossover Day happened and similar to last year, there wasn’t nearly as many bills introduced, so it wasn’t quite the extravaganza as years past.