Faith & Memory: A South Dakota priest reflects on November traditions for honoring the dead, saying prayer keeps the bonds of love alive beyond the grave. Native Voting: Poll watchers reported a calm, steady midterm election in Indian Country, monitoring sites across eight states, including South Dakota. Higher Education: USD philosophy professor Joseph Tinguely received a $435,790 grant to study how the question “What is the meaning of life?” took shape across history and culture. Rural Well-Being: SDSU Extension will offer free November webinars on stress, self-care and mental health for rural residents and people in agriculture. State History: The South Dakota State Historical Society has received more than 500 Vietnam War photos, uniforms and the camera used by veteran Harry Knapp, preserving a personal record of the conflict. Community Support: Goodwill of the Great Plains will give free shoes and winter gear to children at a Sioux Falls event Saturday.