Hill City Prevailer

Three things I love about small towns

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:48am
I saw someone I knew at the gas station the other day. I waved and said hello by name. They smiled and waved back. This may seem insignificant to many. Surely it happens all the time in a small town. I rarely experienced this back in Minnesota though.

This is going to be a big week

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 9:41am

Here we are beginning our second week of the 2022 Legislative session. Much has happened since we gaveled in last Tuesday.

Woods’ opinion piece missing facts

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 9:40am

Greetings! You may have read an editorial in the Rapid City Journal  Jan. 15 by a relatively new resident to Rapid City and to South Dakota. In the editorial, Mrs. Woods was very critical of the governor’s girls’ sports bill. Why would she write such a critical editorial?

Davis fourth at Monster

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:11am
The Hill City Rangers Wrestling team competed at the Mid Dakota Monster in Presho this past weekend.
Senior Tanner Davis, 220 pounds, placed fourth and scored 16 team points. Davis received a bye in the first round and defeated Noah Shabram of O’Neill in the second round. 
Davis won by decision in the quarterfinals, beating Austin Hoiten of McCook Central/Montrose. Davis was defeated by Canton’s Marshall Baldwin by decision in the semifinals.
Davis said it was one of the hardest competitions he has had and that he learned a lot.

And then there were 14

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:45am
Taiwan has been recognized as a sovereign country by 15 other countries (including the Vatican) around the world. Until a few weeks ago, that is.  
The government of Nicaragua has decided to cut ties with the small island; it first established relations with Taiwan in the 1990s.
Taiwan is officially referred to as the Republic of China. I should know, since I lived there. Interestingly I also own property in Nicaragua, which is why this recent move piqued my interest. 

Session is ready to get started

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:29am

Greetings! I’m writing this while Marcia is packing her stuff to go to Pierre with me in the morning. Session starts Tuesday, Jan. 11. The leadership meeting is at 10 a.m., caucus at 11 a.m., gavel in at noon, State of the State address at 1 p.m.  

Draft Bill 50 is an official bill

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:29am

This week I am happy to announce that Draft Bill 50 is officially HB 1039! This is an exciting time for our ranchers and our state. As the momentum, and enthusiasm for this bill continues to grow, we are receiving resolutions of support from commissioners from multiple counties and coverage from local media and regional news outlets such as News Center 1 and Tri-State Livestock News.

Making goals for the new year

Published by admin on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 9:59am
As I ponder the new year, a quote from “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery comes to mind. “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” 
It seems oddly appropriate since that’s what the turning of the year often is—the start of a new day without mistakes. Goals are quickly set. People vow to eat healthier, exercise more and achieve various feats. Resolve is strong as the clock switches from day 365 to day one. In many ways, it feels like anything can be accomplished. 

Time for this year’s session to begin

Published by admin on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 9:02am

Greetings! Holy cow! This is my last writing before the 97th Legislative Session begins. Yep, Session starts Jan. 11. Man, now I have to remember to write 2022 instead of 2021.  Our session this year goes 38 days. Our last day is March 10. We come home and then head back for what we call Veto Day which is on March 28. All bills have to be introduced by Feb. 2.
Speaking of bills, let’s run through the procedure of how a bill becomes law.  Basically, there are 8 steps to how a bill becomes law.

Stay informed during the session

Published by admin on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 9:02am

I hope you all were able to enjoy some good relaxing family time over the Christmas and New Year holidays. It was a difficult time for our family no longer having our father with us. My thoughts and prayers are for all who have lost loved ones, but we are grateful for the memories.