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10/12/2026 · Hot Springs
The Three-Second Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to stop overcommitting. One ordinary sentence, used consistently, can give you back the space to make honest choices.
The Tiny Bird That Refuses to Quit
Emily Dickinson turns hope into a small, stubborn creature that sings without asking permission—or payment. Read this poem once, and you may never think of optimism as a grand speech again.
10/12/2026
The Sentence That Can Expose a Foolish Thought
George Orwell had a wonderfully rude theory about bad writing: it does not merely reflect muddled thinking—it helps produce it. Try his test today on the next sentence you write.
10/12/2026
Tariffs, Shutdown Threats, and the Price of Political Theater
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while families absorb the costs through higher prices and thinner public services. Four stories explain why the noise matters, plus one quieter fight that could reshape American health care.
10/12/2026
Immersive Van Gogh Is Not a Museum. Good.
The giant projection room gets mocked for turning masterpieces into wallpaper. I say it should stop apologizing and admit what it really is: a very expensive, occasionally moving screensaver with excellent snacks.
10/12/2026
Cut Your First Hand-Cut Dovetail with a $15 Saw
A small keepsake box is the perfect excuse to learn dovetails: four joints, inexpensive lumber, and no table saw required. The secret is not superhuman precision—it’s cutting on the correct side of the line.
10/12/2026
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SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Rapid City Major Investment Study
For Immediate Release: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 Contact: Katrina Burckhard, SDDOT Planning Engineer, 605-773-6641 RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, and on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. MT. The public meeting open houses are designed to share information and gather public input for the Rapid City Major Investment Study (RCMIS) of the Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 16B corridors in Rapid City. A presentation will be shared shortly after 5:30 p.m. at each of the public meetings. The public meeting open houses will be held at the Dahl Arts Center, located at 713 7th St., in Rapid City. Both open houses will feature the same RCMIS information. Participants are invited to attend the meeting that works best for their schedules. Representatives from SDDOT will be available to answer questions, discuss the study, and receive community input. The purpose of the public meeting is to provide information about the study and gather public input on transportation needs, concerns, and priorities within the study area. Area residents, business owners, and daily commuters are encouraged to attend and participate. This study is being developed in compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact the SDDOT ADA Coordinator (605-773-3540) two business days prior to the meeting in order to ensure accommodations are available. For any in-person meeting, notice is further given to individuals with disabilities that the meeting is being held in a physically accessible location. For those who cannot attend the public meeting or desire additional information on the overall study, information is available on the website at https://dot.sd.gov/projects-studies/projects/public-meetings/#HP559. Written public comments will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Comments can be submitted either in-person during the public meetings or through the study website. For more information, contact Katrina Burckhard, SDDOT Planning Engineer, at 605-773-6641 or via email at katrina.burckhard@state.sd.us. About SDDOT: The mission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation is to provide a safe and efficient public transportation system. For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511. Read more about the innovative work of the SDDOT at https://dot.sd.gov.
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