Edited to add-- we decided to give it a shot and it wasn't as crazy as we thought. We were backed up at one light near the mall area. Thanks for the tips! That's a lot of stores! It was Target and Scheels when I lived in the area! Hello!
We are visiting my childhood home in the Black Hills, heading toward home tomorrow (Black Friday). I would like to stop at Sam's Club on the way through as we don't have one nearby. Is Black Friday a big deal in Rapid,should we avoid it all together? I don't want to be waiting in lines for hours to get some groceries.

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States as a national holiday to commemorate a 1621 harvest feast shared between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was meant to express gratitude for the Pilgrims' survival, thanks to the Wampanoag's help. This moment of cooperation was followed by centuries of colonization, land dispossession, and violence against Native peoples. The holiday became formalized much later, with Abraham Lincoln proclaiming it a national day of thanks during the Civil War in 1863. Today, it’s often seen as a day for family and gratitude, but for many Indigenous peoples, it’s a day of mourning due to the historical injustices tied to it.

So, Happy Thanksgiving I guess.

https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/no-mount-rushmore-float-in-macys-parade/

Krusty probably wanted fireworks shooting out from this, too, and got turned down yet again.

Tossing this out there as a topic in case you get bored with family at Thanksgiving.

RFK wrote in Wall Street Journal back in Sept the following:

“Reform crop subsidies. They make corn, soybeans and wheat artificially cheap, so those crops end up in many processed forms. Soybean oil in the 1990s became a major source of American calories, and high-fructose corn syrup is everywhere. Our subsidy program is so backward that less than 2% of farm subsidies go to fruits and vegetables.”

I’m sure it will spark interesting conversations. Especially with family that were unaware of this when they made their votes.

U.S. House Passes Bill Allowing Trump to Silence Critics, Label Nonprofits as Terror Groups.

https://www.democracynow.org/2024/11/22/headlines/us_house_passes_bill_allowing_trump_to_silence_critics_label_nonprofits_as_terror_groups

My dad recently suffered a medical emergency out of state. He's been in the hospital for a few days, but is set to come home soon. He unfortunately did not have any insurance and now we are trying to figure out the next best steps to take to get him some sort of insurance coverage for continuing care. He will need follow up appointments and medications. He is a truck driver and suffered a stroke while on the job. He's technically an owner/operator that contracts through another company so im afraid his income will be too high for Medicaid or help through DSS. Any suggestions are welcome!

Thank you for any information

Found! She is home and safe:)

Hello. After a very serious car accident on Sunday the 17th near mile marker 141 of I90 west of Kadoka, Beatrix and her dog brother escaped the truck they were in. Her brother has been found but she is still missing. Unfortunately, her collar came off and she is not chipped( they thought the animal shelter had already done this). It is so cold outside and her owners are heartbroken. The local police and farmers near the area are looking out for her but we are wondering if someone traveling on 90 may have picked her up thinking she was stray. She is a large 2 year old white and brown boxer/terrier mix who is a sweetheart and can be approached if found. Thank you so much for any information.

https://imgur.com/a/pfLhTS3

https://www.kccrradio.com/2024/11/13/sioux-falls-man-makes-first-court-appearance-on-petty-theft-dui-charges/

Saw this recently, and unfortunately, wasn't surprised. This person and his partner(s) continue to operate Dejong Construction and Remodels out of Sioux Falls, and continue to accrue criminal and civil charges throughout the state. I understand that times are tough for everyone, but this is now becoming a habitual offender back on the streets and is now a risk to public safety. Since this organization has statewide ties and charges, please stay away from this organization, as any public records search will show you why. If you've been scammed or taken advantage of by this crew, don't call the BBB - file a police report and talk to the Attorney General's office.

Does anybody have recommendations on rental companies or apartments? I'm looking to move out there soon. Ideally I'd like to rent a house with a garage, but I'm open to a big apartment too. My only stipulation is I have 2 large dogs and I need space for them inside as I do not mind walking and hiking with them regularly. But having a yard would be a definite plus. Mainly want to here about some peoples opinions on the companies out there.

School districts in the state are obviously underfunded at a substantial level, I may have an opportunity for a district that has a lot of surface equipment to get some free docking stations. I'm just not sure what the layout of equipment looks like. This would be free to the districts. Can anyone give me an idea of a district that has Microsoft surface equipment?

Trump is appointing Musk and Ramaswamay to run a new department called Dept. of Gov't Efficiency or DOGE. They plan on cutting over 1200 programs that benefit every American.

These programs are no longer authorized by Congress. One of these programs is the Veteran's Health Care Eligibility Act. As of 2024 this act spent $119 billion. It will now be cut leaving our service men and women WITHOUT healthcare, WITHOUT surgeries, WITHOUT acute care and more. Our servicemembers deserved better. Thank Trump.

https://www.newsweek.com/veterans-health-care-cut-department-government-efficiency-1985641

Hello! I live in Iowa, but I have an agency that I work with in Brandon, and I really want to send them something nice for being such a great partner to us. Something that isn’t flowers or weird fruit, but I’m pretty open to ideas. They have about 12 people or so in their office. Any ideas or local businesses I can support that do this? Thanks!

I was just offered a job with the state in Pierre. I am not going to be able to visit before I start. I was wondering if anyone can provide me with tips or advice for adjusting to living in SD. I am from Long Island, NY for reference. I will be starting in January and I am looking for people to reach out too.

How’s the work for electricians in South Dakota? Looking to possibly relocate and I’m currently an electrician, how’s construction out there? Can’t seem to find much information on line about it. Thanks in advance.

I just learned about this internet rabbit hole and obviously it’s probably a conspiracy theory but a lot of people seem to remember it. Apperantly it happened in either south dakota or nebraska which is why I’m asking here

Are there any conservatives or trump supporters in here? Just curious, since most of sd is conservative but I never see anything of the sort posted in here.

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-inflation-really-rude-shock/

I may have this totally befuddled, but since a convicted felon was elected president, should companies and/or the government be forced to remove the part of the job application process asking for criminal background checks?

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/kristi-noem-homeland-security-secretary/index.html

Looks like we're getting a new Governor in the coming months.

I’m am from AZ, and was groomed for almost 4 years by a man who attends USD and is even graduating early this coming summer. It started with abusive behavior, to sexually abusive behavior, and getting CP of my body.

Why did this happen? Because he was a popular YouTuber and I adored him. So he took advantage of it. From 13-17 I was nothing to him unless he needed me, like to mod guys server, send him CP, or be his defender. I was afraid to leave, I liked the fact I was liked by in my head “a famous YouTuber”. Now I’m 18 and I’ve gotten a bit over it, but he may well be doing the same thing for other women or girls.

Blurring his full name, but it’s Quinn M. and he’s 20 almost 21 years old. He was (maybe still is) apart of the news team and has filmed with them. Please do not engage with him. Stay safe girlies!