Hard Driving Cleaning

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/how-to-sanitize-your-game-systems-hard-drive/?id=157655

This is a very big issue because identity theft is a growing problem. This applies to me because I do a lot of computer stuff and identity protection is a big problem in technology.

Snow Hits Western SD

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/as-snow-hits-western-sd-officials-send-out-safe-driving-reminder/?id=157657

This is great news for snowmobilers heading to the hills. I am super excited for a great storm in the hills for when we going snowmobiling out there in 2 weeks.

SDSU Basketball with a great start

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/wbk-jackrabbits-on-win-streak/?id=157636

Both the men and women Jacks are starting off the season with some big wins. The women are undefeated and are headed on the road for their next game. The men of SDSU are hitting the road for their next five games as well.

Homosexuality and the Catholic Church

http://ncronline.org/news/politics/church-was-not-out-marketed

This editorial talks about how the Catholic church has been going about gay marriage all wrong. I to a point agree but from a completely different standpoint. I think that the Catholic Church accepting homosexuality as "OK" is completely wrong. Some say that homosexuality is just another sin, equal to all sins. I completely disagree, I have read in the bible where it says that homosexuality is a "perversion". This is completely different from a sin. A perversion immediately condemns you. It is more than a sin  and cannot be forgiven and just the thought of the Catholic Church allowing this really brings disgrace to the religion.

Grants given to youth ag

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/sd-agriculture-dept-awards-grants-to-youth-groups/?id=157464

The state has granted multiple young ag departments money to better their communities. The maximum amount given to one organization was $750.

Open trails in the Hills

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/snowmobile-trails-open-sunday-in-black-hills/?id=157330

The trails in the hills are used for four-wheelers in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. These trails are used for trailer riders, transportation, as well as paths to get from mountain to mountain for off trail riders.

Black Hills Burnings

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/prescribed-burns-planned-to-enhance-sd-elk-habitat/?id=157333

These proposed burns could potentially expand the elk population and allow it to thrive more steadily. The burns will also help other species such as deer and wild turkeys thrive as well.

Missing From Science Class

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/opinion/too-few-girls-and-minorities-study-tech-subjects.html?ref=editorials&_r=0

This editorial talks about how minorities and women are becoming left out from the fields of science and math. Adding more women and minorities to this field could advance this workforce greatly in the future by adding more diversity. Being able to see anything from many different stand points is crucial. I think that there should be more women and minorities in these positions because this nation is supposed to be equal opportunity and if these groups dont have that opportunity that is taking away from them.

Big Business for Sioux Falls (Vid)

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/ncaa-championships-mean-big-business-for-sioux-falls/?id=157306

The Pentagon in Sioux Falls has been announced for 5 NCAA championship games. This will give good business to the town as well as entertainment to those who live in Sioux Falls currently.

Crypto Currency

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/524952/20131125/bitcoin-alternatives-litecoin-affordable-crypto-currency-virtual.htm

I can closely relate to the business of crypto currency. This article talks about the mining and trading of the currencies and how they are becoming widely accepted as a real currency

Rancher Relief Continues

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/sd-ranchers-embrace-needed-livestock-donations/?id=156752

Al that is left is the recovery from the October blizzard. Ranchers are receiving help from ranchers across 10 states. The help that is given is greatly appreciated by those who lost such a high percentage of their herd. Granted the numbers can never realistically be replaced but the help given is a great start to helping ranchers build their herds back up.

Daily Pledge

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/sd-school-boards-group-supporting-daily-pledge/?id=156926

I like this idea except for the fact that the some people have changed the pledge to take "Under God" out of it. If the students recite the original I think that would be great but coming from a religious background if they left that out I think it would be insulting. The general idea is great for children to keep faith in their country.

Farm Rescue Non-Profit

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/farm-rescue-nonprofit-helps-50-families-in-2013/?id=157024

This group helps farmers and their families in need. They travel the upper mid-west simply just giving the helping hand that a farmer needs free of change. Help with chores and the planting and harvesting of crops.

Groundbreaking of the new Vikings Stadium

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/ground-about-to-be-broken-on-minn-vikings-stadium/?id=156918

This stadium has been very controversial among many during the making of the blueprints. The stadium is going to be very expensive.

State Football

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/hsfb-9a-championship-feature/?id=156332

This years games were some of the most entertaining in the last 5 years. I have been to the games in the last 5 years and it wasn't very often that games were even moderately close. This year well over half were within 10 points.

Northern State Game Attendance

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/northern-football-has-highest-attended-nsic-game-in-2013/?id=156470

This attendance is great for a smaller school. Rutland is a smaller school and we seem to have a relatively large turnout for most games as well. Dedication of fans is very important for a sports program.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/report-black-friday-cyber-monday-beginning-to-merge/?id=156467

I personally take advantage of both Black Friday and Cyber Monday to get some good deals on computer parts and accessories. Many people get bargain deals on these days.

Rancher Life

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/through-the-eyes-of-a-rancher/?id=156477

Cleanup of the dead livestock is finished up out west. After two months of work all of the dead are almost all carried off of the pastures.

Rancher Relief

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/mobridge-bands-together-for-ranchers/?id=155874

More work is being done to help out ranchers out west. More money being raised by ranchers in Mobridge through auctions and donations will greatly help out the west river ranchers.

Obamacare Editorial

http://douthat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/obamacares-losers-and-why-they-matter/?ref=healthcare

I think that the idea behind Obamacare would be very helpful to some and very hurtful to others. And of course the ones that it hurts will speak out more so it will be shown as unsuccessful no matter what. If people don't want the government insurance they are not forced to get it. But what it could do is change that persons current policy so that it is on par with government regulations for insurance. If government run healthcare becomes mandatory then there will be a bigger problem for many people.

Players Defend Incognito

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2013/11/06/miami-dolphins-jonathan-martin-richie-incognito-locker-room/3458891/

Dolphin players are backing up long time lineman Richie Incognito. They say that he was a nice guy and that just two weeks ago Jonothan Martin and Incognito were great friends.

Watertown Sex Sting

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/undercover-sex-sting/?id=155589

Taking down potential pedophiles could save girls all over. If someone is willing to accept an add on craigslist they are probably willing to rape someone. Stings like this keep children safer from the harm of pedophiles.

Farmer Helpout

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/farmers-come-together-to-help-neighbor/?id=155588

Farmers near Hartford came together to help out a neighbor in need. This year tragedy has managed to bring farmers closer together in the local area.

Blizzard Livestock Death

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/sd-state-vet-updates-blizzard-livestock-deaths/?id=155729

Getting exact numbers of each individual species of livestock will help relief groups to get an idea of where they need to be with each type of animal to help the cause.

Harvest Slow Down

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/farmers-hurry-to-harvest-soybeans/?id=155234

The precipitation early in the week slowed farmers dramatically and harvest is behind where it should be this time of year. Warmer weather towards the end of the week should allow many farmers back into the field for work.

Food stamp Cuts

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/food-stamp-cuts-kick-in-as-congress-debates-more/?id=155444

Cut backs on food stamps will greatly effect those who are currently in need of them. People that rely on food stamps will either have to dedicate more of their income to food or get by on less food.

Online Child Adoption

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/adopt-ct-edit-1031-20131031,0,5578530.story

I feel that if people want to adopt a child they shouldn't be able to do it online because they should want to get to know the child first. Also putting your child up for adoption online you don't have the interaction that is needed for a proper child adoption. Families should want what's best for their kid and take the proper time to find new parents for their child. By going online families are rushing the process and doing what is best for them not necessarily what is best for the child.

Coyotes Ready to take the Court

http://www.keloland.com/videoarchive/?videofile=131030US

The USD coyotes are looking up this year which is good for South Dakota as far as NCAA sports. With the loss of Nate Walters from SDSU that team is looking down but hopefully USD can represent South Dakota this year.

Aid Group Delivering Cattle to South Dakota

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/aid-group-delivering-cattle-to-sd/?id=155261

These cattle being provided will greatly help with relief efforts in western South Dakota. Even though the cattle given are a fraction of the ones lost it will still provide much relief needed.

Editorial on Gun Control (Navy Yard Shooting)

http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-if-the-mentally-ill-can-buy-guns-the-nation/article_22e869b0-b7d7-5ef4-a69c-52f213c95ff0.html

If the man that did the killing was really mentally ill he wouldn't have been legally able to obtain a gun under national background checks. The background checks are in place for just that reason and they work if properly performed. This article also says that the phrase "The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun" doesn't apply to the Navy yard incident. If there would have been one person that wanted to take out the gunman in the shipyard they easily could have. Simply put all that a law completely banning guns would do is take the guns out of the hands of the good, honest American's hands and leaving them in the hands of criminals that obtain their guns illegally anyway.

Chrome Books to Sioux Falls Elementary Schools

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/chromebooks-arriving-at-sioux-falls-elementary-schools-/?id=154966

I feel that no matter how much parents might want to limit their kids' use of technology that the kids will always need it in their future and the more they use it at a younger age the better the will be off in the future.

Slowed Harvest in the NorthEast

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/snow-delays-harvest-in-northeast/?id=155005

Harvest has been slow for everyone but when you get the harvest done doesn't matter too much unless we end up combining corn in the snow or in the spring like we have been forced to do other years.

Disposal of Cattle From out West

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/gov-extends-executive-orders-for-cattle-disposal/?id=155018

I feel that the extension of the orders is necessary to advance the cleanup of the dead cattle from the terrible october blizzard.

Texas High School Coach Accused of Bullying

http://espn.go.com/dallas/story/_/id/9863505/aledo-football-coach-tim-buchanan-accused-bullying-91-0-win

I think that every state should have the "Mercy Rule" like South Dakota that doesn't allow a team to score more than 50 points over another team. There is no point in continuing a game with that large of difference.

SD Pheasant Hunting Capitol

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/will-south-dakota-lose-its-distinction-as-pheasant-capitol-of-the-world/?id=154663 Pheasant numbers are at an all time low. Experts say that it is due to the loss of habitat from farmers digging up CRP and planting crops. My thoughts are that the over populated raccoons and coyotes are killing them.

Football Concussions

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2011-04-26-young-football-players-need-concussion-laws_n.htm
I think that if students choose to play football there is the risk of breaking a bone or getting a concussion. Both can severely effect your life. When you play football you sign up for these dangers. There is little to no way to avoid breaking bones or getting a concussion. The risk of injury is there from the beginning to the end and what happens, happens.

Coyotes to Iowa

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/yotes-head-to-northern-iowa-saturday/?id=154675 The USD coyotes are going to Iowa to try to get back on their game and improve their 3-3 record. The fact of playing in a dome is a big factor to this team.

Shooting in Sioux Falls

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/previous-officer-involved-shooting-in-2011/?id=154589 A man was shot in Sioux Falls by police after he pointed a gun at the police. This is the first police involved shooting in Sioux Falls since 2011.

Crisis in Western South Dakota

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/cattle-ranchers-focus-on-surviving-cattle/?id=154635
Ranchers are focusing on the cattle that are still alive and bringing them back to full health

Feige Combining

Local farmers came together to help a family in need last week. David Feige passed away two weeks ago from a tragic farming accident. Farmers from all around came to help the family out with combines, grain carts, and semis. The family was very grateful for the help provided right before a rain coming. Twenty-six combines harvested 1100 acres of soybeans in one afternoon.

Texting and Driving

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/10/08/woman-20-accused-of-texting-while-driving-faces-up-to-10-years-for-fatal-crash/

Texting and driving has been a long drawn out issue. Most can agree that it is dangerous and takes much of your attention off of driving. Many people still do it even though they know it is wrong. The newest thing in texting while driving is changes being pressed against the people doing it.