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Agriculture is king in South Dakota, plain and simple. This past week, we hosted the annual Governor’s Agricultural Summit in historic Deadwood. In my first year as governor, it was pretty special …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/25/25
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De Smet recently held the annual Old Settlers Day festivities, which included an all-school reunion. I graduated from De Smet High School an alarming number of years ago, but no matter how many years …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/25/25
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I think this weekend gave a taste of what summer will be like, and I cannot say that I am too anxious about the high temperatures coming. The three days of high temperatures were enough for me and …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/25/25
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The blue Ford pickup hurtled into the front yard and skidded to a stop just in front of the gate. “Dad must have had trouble.” A worried frown crossed Mom’s face as she waited for her farmer …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/19/25
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My family has ranched the same area of western South Dakota for generations. My hometown of Union Center is a very small community. In town, one will find Cammack Ranch Supply, a store that is a big …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/11/25
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of awareness, it was the age of questioning, it was the epoch of trust, it was the epoch of doubt, it was the season of patience, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/11/25
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There is never a dull moment at our house, but I have to say today was a little more chaotic than most. Let’s begin with the layout we have going on, which is a bit of a circus. We have our three …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/11/25
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I hope everyone enjoyed Memorial Day this weekend. Many had an extra-long weekend, which is always nice. Memorial Day weekend is always a good time to remember those we have lost and to appreciate …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/4/25
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“A little dab’ll do ya!” The cartoon guy’s hair magically morphed from shaggy to shiny. The announcer claimed that when you use it, the girls will love to run their fingers through your hair. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/21/25
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There is a noticeable trend in my prayer life lately. For months and months, I have been asking God for clarity and His direction as I try to figure out some major life transitions involving …
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By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet & Iroquois Methodist Church
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5/21/25
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The time of year has arrived when everyone is planting gardens and flowers. I have been waiting months for the weather to warm up, so I could enjoy planting, working in the garden and seeing some …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/17/25
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“No good will come of this device.” British journalist C. P. Scott is believed to have made the prediction about the initial invention of the television. Mr. Scott was referring to the etymology …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/17/25
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I think we all have recipes we grew up with that remind us of our childhood. One of my favorites is sloppy joes. There is nothing like a warm, messy and undeniably comforting dish to awaken childhood …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/16/25
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Have you ever read a story in the newspaper or on social media about someone who did something over-the-top for a stranger? These are my favorites. Like tipping a server not just the standard 15 or …
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By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet & Iroquois Methodist Church
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5/16/25
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In South Dakota, we value personal responsibility, strong families and local control. We believe parents should remain the primary decision makers when raising their children. However, we also …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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5/4/25
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“Come here, I want to see you!” The directive was the very first phone call made by Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant, Thomas Watson. The call was made on March 10, 1876. Bell was …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/4/25
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It has been a busy week on our little funny farm; we have been working to get a fence up so the goats can finally get out of the barn, enjoy fresh air and munch on the grass. We let the goats out …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/4/25
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We’re at the Easter holiday. It’s a great holiday to celebrate traditions with family and loved ones. I remember when I was a child, the day before Easter we would dye eggs that we’d just …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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4/23/25
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He tucked his billfold in the back pocket of his striped overalls and reached for a clean cap from the hook behind the door. “I need to run to town for a part for the planter.” Dad spoke to Mom. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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4/23/25
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To answer the question of why Jesus died, we must understand why death occurs at all. When God created everything in the beginning, He said it was very good. The garden and all of creation was …
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By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Arlington Baptist Church
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4/23/25
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