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What defines an herb? It’s a plant with leaves, seeds or blossoms that can be used for flavoring, food, medicine or perfume. Most of them have essential oils that leave a telltale fragrance when you rub their leaves.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) -When South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem issued executive orders to bar transgender girls from girls’ sports leagues, it appeared to be a quick fix to what had become a political mess, but opponents of the orders say they amount to little more than a suggestion.

LINCOLN – Families come in all shapes and sizes. Each one is unique and experiences its own success and challenges.

Sweeten your meals by growing your own sugar substitute in gardens or containers. Stevia is nature’s own sweetener that can be snacked upon fresh or added to soups, sauces, or beverages.

The Valentine Education Association will be offering a $250 scholarship to a local college student. Applicants must be majoring in education and be a junior or senior in college for the 2021-2022 year. Applicants for this scholarship must submit a letter of application stating goals and reasons for majoring in education, as well as a resume with current GPA and two letters of reference. One reference letter should be from a school employee and the other from the community at large. The letters may be included with the application or mailed separately. If you have further questions, email Ronelle Kilmer at rkilmer@vcsbadger.net. Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2021, to Ronelle Kilmer, Valentine High School, 431 N. Green Street, Valentine, Nebraska 69201.

Wednesday, April 7 FBLA officer meeting 7:30 a.m. Valentine Art Show (open to the public) 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Cody-Kilgore School Monday, April 12 - Breakfast: Cody - Tornado, yogurt, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Long john, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

OMAHA, (AP)-A 31-year-old Nebraska cattle rancher is recovering after doctors replaced his coronavirus-damaged lungs. The Lincoln Journal-Star reports that Jake Immink, of Fairbury, got sick around Halloweeen and wound up hospitalized on a ventilator for months.

OMAHA, (AP)-Cities that reap millions of dollars in tax revenue from keno bets implored Nebraska lawmakers to let people play the game on their mobile phones to help bars and keno parlors compete with new casinos slated to open next year.

LINCOLN, (AP)-Twenty-eight Nebraska lawmakers are objecting to proposed state education standards that include lessons on gender identity and gender stereotypes, with lessons starting as early as the first grade.