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An event at the Sanford Event Barn in Sioux Falls shared the history, current conditions, and future needs regarding water access and its critical importance to future development.
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The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.
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St. Paul residents are without a home this holiday season, after their downtown apartment building was condemned by the city.
![Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte celebrates 150 years [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340534_0_COKH5DG7X5DVNFP3AEQR3EK27Ejpg.jpg)
Since 1874, countless Catholics have gathered at the corner of 4th and Chestnut in North Platte, the home of Saint Patricks Catholic Church. In the fall of 2024, St. Pats commemorated its 150th anniversary.
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Holiday travel can be a stressful time for many. Gathering the kids, scheduling time off from work and school, getting everyone packed up appropriately it can be hectic
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Bill Vicary of Just Call Bill shares tips for tackling your digital clutter, including photos, videos and voicemails.
![Art Windsor-Essex given three GOG awards [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340374_0_artgalleryofwindsor112506631733854874291jpeg.jpg)
Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) has earned three awards from Galeries Ontario/Ontario Galleries (GOG) at a ceremony last week.
![Bricks from former Flint Farmers’ Market building for sale | Business [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340274_0_6757422083921imagejpg.jpg)
The Flint Farmers’ Market is selling a limited number of bricks from its former home on East Boulevard Drive, which is being demolished.
![New Brunswick small businesses skeptical about federal tax holiday [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340213_0_webhstholidaybusinessesrohilla1jpg.jpg)
Watch New Brunswick small businesses skeptical about federal tax holiday Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
![Syrian government services come to a ‘complete halt’ as state workers stay home after rebel takeover WSOC TV [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340161_0_https3A2F2Fcloudfrontuseast1imagesarcpublishingcom2Fcmg2F2PVLSAT4UNOH2XDKBFL5UEUIVQjpg.jpg)
Syrias prime minister says most cabinet ministers are still at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad
![12 Crafts of Christmas event this weekend in Spartanburg [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340094_0_https3A2F2Fdo0bihdskp9dycloudfrontnet2F120920242Fta97e9ed50a964fed9c8a5fcea83e1c06namefile1280x7202000v31jpg.jpg)
Emily Turner shares one of the projects you can create during 12 Crafts of Christmas at A Cut Above Maker Space on December 14.
![State pension backpayment alert for 370,000 – dont ignore this letter to boost income | Personal Finance | Finance [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mp_340043_0_5816410jpg.jpg)
HMRC has been writing to people since last autumn to inform them they could be being underpaid their state pension.