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Celebrate Summer! Summer is here and it’s time to celebrate with adorable summer clothes! From vacation looks to beach day — Tyana’s has it all! 211 E. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 920-9115.
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Minnesota Made Vodkas, whiskeys and wine — all Minnesota made. Shop the large selection at Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.
Hit the Road! Papik Motors has a great selection of Chrysler Pacificas for your summer travel. With great cargo space, entertainments for the kids, simple sliding doors and stow and go seating, the Pacifica is versatile, stylish and fun. Stop by today for a test drive. We make it easy for you at Papik Motors! Papik Motors, Luverne, MN. Committed to Excellence When it comes to education, the City of Luverne is committed to excellence. Through the Dollars for Scholars program, thousands of students have been gifted a head start on secondary education, putting the Luverne education system on par with some of the best in the country. Invest in your family by making the move to Luverne. You’ll love the life! For more information, call (507) 449-5033 or visit cityofluverne.org.
Class of 2021 - It’s YOUR Turn! Our Ultimate Senior Session includes FREE Cap and Gown portraits and a FREE family session. We only have room for 50 fabulous seniors each year so make sure you schedule your appointment now. Contact jp@julieprairie.com for more information.
Perfect Summer Fun! Reusable water balloons are the perfect way for the kiddos to beat the heat! Available at DART Boutique. 615 E. Brian St. Tea, SD. (605) 777-3956. Fun with Granny Squares! Patterns, yarn, needles, and classes! Available at Athena Fibers, 3915 S. Hawthorne, (605) 271-0741, www.athenafibers.com.
Lake Life! Shop Stacey’s large and unique selection of lake décor — and so much more! Stacey’s Vintage Art Boutique. 27102 Albers Ave. (605) 213-0045.
Three New Dry Shampoo Options! Unite is fueling everyone’s dry shampoo obsession with not one, but three new dry shampoo options. The U:Dry collection includes Clear for those who want a quick fix; Plus+ for those who need a heavy-duty pick-me-up; and High Dry for those who want some added volume. Shop for all three at Rainn Salon and Spa. 57th & Western. (605) 521-5099.
More Color Choices! We have the cabinet colors that you are looking for! The latest additions to our color palette are Weathered Snow Slate and Weatherered Snow Driftwood. Visit our showroom today and ask one of our friendly designers about these new colors from StarMark Cabinetry. Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry. 600 E. 48th Street N. (605) 977-3660.
A Rainbow Collection Old books deserve a showcase all their own, and these colorful beauties are a decorator’s dream! Shop the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques for a fresh supply bright and colorful vintage books — and make your own rainbow collection. I-29 Antiques. I-29 south to Tea exit 73, then 1/4 mile west. Open 7 days a week! (605) 368-5810.
Introducing French Kande A vintage forward jewelry line designed by Kande Hall. Her collections were inspired by her travels in France, but designed and manufactured in Los Angeles. Prices vary. Juliana’s Boutique. 196 E. 6th St. (605) 271-1824.
Color Block Leos Go back to summer dance in style. Come shop the new selection of color block leos that just arrived! Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave. (605) 335-8242.
Join us every Thursday for Ladies Night! Great atmosphere, delicious food, drink specials and more! You deserve a night out! Carnaval Brazilian Grill. 2401 S. Carolyn Ave. (605) 361-6328. Got the Blues? WE DO! At Apricot Lane, we not only have unique, limited quantity styles arriving daily, we also thrive on top notch everyday basics. With our spectacular selection of denim and basic tees, you are sure to fall in love! Visit us at Lake Lorraine and see for yourself!
New Pots Have Arrived! Your plants deserve the best! Whether you want something modern, colorful, or high-tech, there’s an indoor planter for everyone here. Shop Oak Ridge Nursery’s new selection. 2217 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 331-4421.
Locally Delicious Enjoy a delicious locally-made wine or hard cider or your visit to Wilde Prairie Winery. Visit www.wildeprairiewinery.com for a list of fun summer events! 48052 259th St., Brandon, SD (605) 582-6471.
Purses & Shoes What gal doesn’t love purses and shoes? Style Encore has a huge selection of name brand gently used clothing, purses, shoes and more! Style Encore. 3812 S. Western Ave. (605) 275-5592. Snuggle Up You will want to snuggle your little one up just a little bit longer in our soft and cozy Kickee Pants jammies. New patterns and colors have just arrived! Thank you for shopping local. Stride Rite. 2425 S. Shirley Ave. (605) 362-7728.
Adorable & Affordable Your one stop shop for your summer casual wardrobe! Adorable and affordable pieces for everyone! Beautique. 513 N. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD. (605) 582-2882.
Monumental Fun! How do you make a game about the great state of South Dakota! While it’s impossible to include everything, we jammed all the South Dakota we could into this box. It’s full of big adventures, breathtaking views, monumental parks and of course...a coyote or two - a little something for every South Dakotan! Get yours at either Sioux Falls Kidtopia location. East side at Dawley Farms or The Bridges at 57th & Western. (605) 334-4825.
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for kids 55 Easy Sunlight Crafts
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title Easy Sunlight Crafts BY JESS WEISCHEDEL
Recycled Moon and Stars Windchime
Materials: old CDs, scissors, dry-erase marker, string, tape, and sunshine.
Using a dry-erase marker, trace the edge of one CD on top of another, creating the shape of a moon. Carefully cut the shape out (this will be a job for an adult). Cut out as many other shapes you want from the remaining parts of the CD, like stars, planets, etc. The film of the CD will peel away once you cut into it. You can continue to peel it off or keep it as is, depending on your preference. Using tape and string, connect the pieces together in the form of a windchime. Hang somewhere the sun will shine on it, and watch the rainbow reflections come and go.
Oil Sun-catchers
Materials: construction paper, cotton swab, an oil such as baby or coconut oil, and sunshine.
Dip a cotton swab in some oil, then lightly dab it onto construction paper in various spots. Encourage your kids to create a design of their own. Oil spreads over time, so don’t go too overboard with where you place it. Hang your artwork in the window and see the sun shine through the oil spots!
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Shadow Drawings
Materials: objects with a defined shadow, marker, white paper, and sunshine.
Have your child choose a few small toys or objects they think will have an interesting shadow. Play around with the placement of the objects on white paper in the sunlight, paying attention to the outline of the shadow it creates. Once you have the shadow you want, trace it with a marker. You can add as many details as you want, or keep it minimal. Kids will have fun experimenting with all sorts of items and the shadow art they can create with them.
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Nature Sun-catcher
Materials: natural elements from your backyard, such as flowers, leaves, and grass, contact paper, scissors, washitape, and sunshine.
Go on a nature hunt with your kids and collect various shapes, colors, and sizes of flowers, grass, leaves, and other flat elements. From contact paper, cut out two pieces of the shape you want to make your sun-catcher. Peel one piece of contact paper, revealing the sticky side. Place your natural materials on top of the sticky contact paper in any design you would like. Once finished, peel and carefully place the other piece of contact paper on top. Border the edges with a decorative washi-tape, and hang in your window to see the sun shine through.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19 A pandemic is new territory for adults and kids alike.
BY SANFORD HEALTH
To help you talk to your kids about COVID-19, Joseph Segeleon, MD, a critical care pediatrician at Sanford Children’s, answers some frequentlyasked questions on the topic.
What advice do you have for parents right now?
The role for parents right now is to be reassuring, to be a listening ear and to make sure children feel safe. Kids pick up on parental anxiety, anger and impatience. They know when we’re afraid. Control your anxiety by concentrating on what we know, keeping your family safe and how you can cope in a healthy manner. Kids look to us for reassurance that, yes, we’ll do everything we can to keep them safe. How important is keeping an open dialogue with our kids?
It’s very important right now to be accessible to your kids, to be available for questions and to acknowledge that they may be anxious or fearful. Be reassuring, confident and comfortable when you address their concerns because they may have heard other things about what’s going on, particularly if they’re older children.
How do we talk to older children about COVID-19?
Be aware of where your child is getting their information and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get your information from the same sources. Not everything online is true, so it’s really important to stick with facts and science. For example, we know there
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wasn’t a person or people who caused this virus. Especially with older kids, they may have a lot of questions, and let’s face it, we have a lot of questions about this current situation too.
How do we approach the subject based on their ages?
It’s very important that we acknowledge the developmental difference between children.
For a 5-year-old who knows about germs, explain it to them in the same way you would about how we get colds and runny noses. But for an adolescent, you can go into the details about where this virus came from and what we know about it. Compare and contrast it to something like the flu, which a lot of kids know about.
Children may be anxious, confused and afraid. How can we help?
We’ve all been thrown into this topsyturvy world where a lot of adults are working from home and kids are staying
home too. Sticking with a routine is vitally important. Kids look to parents to establish a routine, and so I would strongly advocate for bedtimes and three nutritious meals together a day.
How can we shift our thinking and look at the bright side?
It’s important to stay positive and kids pick up on that positive energy too. When it comes to this virus, there are some positives if we look for them. One is that on the whole, the younger population isn’t as significantly affected. That’s a positive that you can share with your child to help them worry less about their safety and yours. I also encourage you to find new ways of doing things together, like hosting virtual meetings with friends and loved ones.
How can we encourage good habits among kids?
This may be an opportunity to talk about the reasons behind our actions. Such as, the reason why we wash our hands is not only to keep us safe, but also to keep the people around us safe. The reason why we’re staying home, not playing on the playground – or not going to summer camp – is about more than just you and I. It’s about the opportunity to do something for the general good. I personally think that’s a positive message.
Amid a pandemic, we’re seeing a lot of creativity and, more importantly, kindness. You don’t have to look far to see people reaching out and helping others, and I encourage you to connect with those who might be lonely or isolated. There’s a lot of kindness in this world and it’s a nice time to celebrate that.
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Although parents may be hesitant to bring children in, pediatricians and family medicine physicians emphasize that kids still need their checkups and vaccinations.
“We have put many features in place to ensure safety,” said Avera Medical Group pediatrician Kara Bruning, MD. “It’s critical for kids to have those checks on growth and development from birth to age 2, along with the immunizations they need to be as healthy as possible.”
To make sure all kids who come to the clinic, Bruning said the following conditions are in place at her clinic, as well as most Avera facilities around the Midwest:
Clinics see “well” children and sick children at different times of day, with one group coming in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
Everyone who enters a clinic – from staff to parents to patients – is screened for signs of COVID-19.
Medical staff wear personal protective equipment, including masks and face shields.
“We also offer virtual visits, and we understand that moms and dads are cautious, we really do,” Bruning said. “But we don’t need to have a measles outbreak on top of what we’re already facing.”
The first two years of life include many milestones that providers can measure in person – safely. “We’re all learning the strengths of the virtual visit as well, and they can be really helpful to review a rash or in some cases, even a behavioral condition,” she said. “For those in-person care needs, we are still here, and ready to see you and your children.”
Moms and dads are encouraged to call before they go to a clinic, so that they can have an appointment scheduled during the appropriate part of the day. In some cases, the appointment can be set up virtually, too.
“The pandemic is a fluid situation, with many guidelines and protocols changing regularly, so please call us so we can get you in and see your child,” said Bruning. “We always want to see you and we can assure you that coming to the clinic will be safe.”
Learn more at Avera.org/shots.
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SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
Summer Style: Feel free to trim longer hair on your dog, but never shave your dog: The layers of dogs’ coat protect them from overheating and sunburn. No Parking: Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. A parked car can become a furnace in no time. Made in the Shade: Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water, and plenty of shade.
Fireworks are not very Pet-riotic:
Please leave pets at home when you head out to Forth of July celebrations, and never use fireworks around pets. Street Smarts: When the temperature is very high, don’t let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Being so close to the ground, your pooch’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn.
Make a splash: Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool- not all dogs are good swimmers.
Know the warning signs of
overheating: Overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stupor or even collapse. They can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting if the body temperature is over 104 degrees.
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Each month we will choose and feature cute pets. Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.
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