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Yankton Vermillion Sioux City 605.665.4348 605.624.5618 712.252.2000 kalinsindoor.com PRIME HUNTING GROUND SALE Marindahl Township, Yankton County, SD - Martin Madsen Estate REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS Sealed bids will be accepted at Legacy Law Firm, 7404 Bitterroot Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, for the sale of the following real property located in Marindahl Township, Yankton County, SD. PARCEL 1 26/95/54 SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 26, and Township 95N, Range 54, west of the 5th P .M., Yankton County, South Dakota. Containing 40 acres. PARCEL 2 35/95/54 NE1/4 of the SE1/4 in Section 35, Township 95N, Range 54, west of the 5th P .M., Yankton County, South Dakota, containing 39 acres. PARCEL 3 35/95/54 NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 35, Township 95N, Range 54, west of the 5th P .M., Yankton County, South Dakota, containing 40 acres. SE4 SE4 NE4 SE4 NE1/4 NE1/4 This property is located 3 miles west of Wakonda, SD, 1/2 miles south on 452nd Avenue, and 1/2 mile west on 303rd Street. Sealed bids must be delivered to Legacy Law Firm by 5 PM January 14, 2019. Cashiers check payable to Martin Madsen Estate in an amount equal to 10% of the bid must be included with the sealed bid. Bidders should include name, address, and telephone number as well as the total amount of bid and the number of parcel bidding on. The sealed bids will be opened January 18, 2019, at 10:00 am at Legacy Law Firm. The top three bidders will be given the opportunity to raise their bids at a private auction to be held Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Legacy Law Firm. Seller reserves the right to extend bid raising privileges to any bidder who has submitted a competitive bid. All cashiers checks will be returned to unsuccessful bidders at the close of bidding. The highest bidder will be required to provide earnest money equal to 10% of their winning bid and execute a Purchase Agreement on the date of the sale. The Purchase Agreement will be subject to acceptance and signing by seller. The closing date will be within 30 days of bid opening at the Yankton Title Co., 219 W. 3rd St., Yankton, when seller shall convey marketable title by Warranty Deed, subject to easements and reservations of record or visible upon the property. The balance of the purchase price is due on closing. Seller shall pay all real estate taxes accrued in 2018, and payable in 2019 and prorated to date of closing and the SD deed tax. Seller will provide updated abstract of title. Additional information about these properties or access to the properties, and sale procedures may be obtained from the seller, Renee Osborne, Personal Rep. of the Martin Madsen Estate at 605-949-0972. Note: Information contained herein regarding number of acres is estimated based upon seller’s information and belief. It is Buyer’s responsibility to verify and confirm this information to Buyer’s satisfaction. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITIES IN THE SALE PROCEDURE. PIERRE, S.D. – Governor-elect Kristi Noem, a long-time advocate for education, has announced that Dr. Ben Jones will join her administration as Interim Secretary of Education. “There’s no better place to grow up than South Dakota, but we must do better to equip the next generation with the tools they need to thrive,” said Noem. “Ben Jones is an experienced voice and trusted leader in South Dakota education. Together, we’ll look for innovative ways to strengthen our systems, work to improve K-12 outcomes, and make our education programs more applicable to the modern workforce.” “I appreciate Governor-elect Noem’s confidence in me as we work to improve education for South Dakota families,” said Ben Jones. “I’m a product of public education and know from my experience growing up in De Smet that vibrant schools send out well-prepared kids. I plan on working with Governor-elect Noem to bring a new perspective to the Department of Education, developing a culture of performance, supporting teachers in their vital work for our kids, and improving civic knowledge.” Jones holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Kansas. Now serving as the Dean of Dakota State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, he oversees more than 50 full-time and adjunct faculty members. In this role, he has revitalized numerous programs to better equip students for modernized careers, launched innovative programming, and improved course content through interdepartmental collaboration. Jones, a De Smet native, now lives in Sioux Falls with his wife and three children. Tips for a Smooth Tax Season (StatePoint) Though Tax Day happens every year, it still seems to take many Americans by surprise. This year, don’t miss the deadline or let this crucial to-do loom large over your head. 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Emergencies also force families out of their homes, making it necessary to hydrate from natural water resources where harmful contaminants like bacteria, chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals may be present. “The everyday public health concern of water contamination is elevated during emergencies, when water can be unreliable for drinking,” says Alison Hill, managing director of LifeStraw, a manufacturer of water filtration systems that is often involved in disaster relief both in the U.S, and around the globe. “If an emergency has your family on the move, being able to hydrate safely from any fresh water source -fountains, streams, rivers and ponds is key,” points out Hill. When building your emergency supply kit, be sure to include a portable filter to help eliminate harmful contaminants from your drinking source. LifeStraw makes it easy to hydrate safely at home and outdoors. 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