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GriefShare sessions starting Aug. 3 If you’ve experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family), you are invited to GriefShare. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion of information on the DVD. You will find encouragement, comfort, and valuable information about facing your new normal in life and hope for the future. Information and ...

Campus Notes

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South Dakota State announces spring 2026 graduates The following students graduated after the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,600 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program. Arco: Jacey Jorgensen, associate of science from SDSU's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Canby: Taylor Lacek, cum laude, two bachelor of science degrees from SDSU's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Cottonwood: Cole Arends, cum laude, bachelor of science from SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of ...

Taking the time to attend to others

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I run late to most of my appointments. Phone calls smash into scheduled video calls, and then I hop off only to drive across town for a meeting with another potential donor or key stakeholder. It comes with the work of running an emergency shelter, housing and a food pantry. Always be closing. … “A.B.C.” an old acronym from my sales days. Unfortunately, though, all too often I let the clock dictate my attention to faithfulness. I make the work about the work, and not about the neighbors we serve. I know I’m not the only person to do so, but the feeling can still be ...

Faith Briefs

Faith

GriefShare sessions starting Aug. 3 If you’ve experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family), you are invited to GriefShare. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion of information on the DVD. You will find encouragement, comfort, and valuable information about facing your new normal in life and hope for the future. Information and ...

SMSU dean’s list announced for spring semester 2026

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Southwest Minnesota State University announced the dean’s list of students recognized for academic achievement during spring semester 2026. An undergraduate student who completes 12 or more A-F graded credits and achieves a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher will be considered for the honors dean’s list. If a 4.0 grade-point average is achieved, the student will be on the high honors dean’s list. High honors Clarkfield: Michael Pitzl Ghent: Skyla Crowley Ivanhoe: Melanie Engel, Bradyn Hopper Lake Benton: Kinsley Krog Lake Wilson: Elle Lupkes Lamberton: Madelyn ...