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Summer is just around the corner and warm days outside in the sunshine will soon be here. This is the perfect time to remember the importance of sunscreen. The number of sunscreens has increased over the years and the plethora of options can make it confusing when shopping for one that works best for you and your family.
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A significant portion of South Dakota Magazine’s May/June 2022 issue is devoted to commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Rapid City Flood, which arrives on June 9. On that evening in 1972, torrential rains overwhelmed Rapid Creek and the surrounding areas, sending people into trees, onto rooftops or wherever they could clamber to escape the rising and violent waters. The flood killed 238 people, damaged 1,335 homes and resulted in $165 million in property losses.
Read moreA “Youth Fishing Clinic” and “Youth Fishing Derby” will be held in conjunction with the other activities at the 605 Unity JAM that is set at Wagner Lake on Sunday, June 12. Youth ages 5 through 16 are encouraged to attend the clinic and fishing derby or both. The clinic will involve learning the basics of being a good fisherman so youth can get the most out of their fishing experience. Fishing poles and bait will be available to use for youth who do not own any of their own. This activity will not only be fun, but will also help local youth make a few new friends along the way. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come and help or watch their child learn about the fun of fishing or at least cheer them on as they make a good attempt at catching a fish.
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The other day an old friend I hadn’t spoken to in a while asked me about my column. What do you write about? he wanted to know, which is always a tricky question for me to try to answer in a way that sounds like I’m actually a “real” writer, because saying Oh, you know, I just go with off-hand ideas and random observations sounds a little too “by the seat of my pants” to seem legit. But… here we are. Do you write about political issues? he wanted to know. And I told him I try to stay away from all that. There’s already too many
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Though I’m only a fair hand with a fishing rod, my greatest success has come at lilac time – a time when anyone can be successful. For the rest of the year, I have to work at it, and work hard, to be successful.
Read moreAs we move closer to the 605 Unity JAM on Sunday, June 12 and the fun and interesting activities that will be a part of this day it is important to understand that this event is much more than just music, art and food. The fact that the Unity JAM is even taking place is important to note. Some people clearly understand the bigger picture of what this event is about and what can be the eventual outcome for our community as a whole. The Unity Team understands that times are changing, like it or not, and we need to be working together to help make our community better for everyone.
Read moreAfter nearly 30 years of trying to prove a theory, that an environmental toxin was responsible for sickening roughly 250,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War, new research confirms that sarin nerve gas caused Gulf War Illness.
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