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South Dakota is pretty darn special. What other state has the lowest unemployment rate in America, the second-best overall tax system, the second-least regulations, no income tax, a AAA credit …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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7/23/25
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“How much longer?” Sitting between Mom and Dad on the more-than-two-hour drive to Lake Traverse, I had asked the question ten minutes ago. I knew better than to ask again, but it seemed like we …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/23/25
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I must confess up front that I do not know any Latin, but the phrase “unum necessarium” has been on my mind this week as I think about the visit of Jesus to Mary and Martha in Bethany as recorded …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/23/25
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South Dakota is the freest state in America, and that holds extra true for our Second Amendment rights. We have a long history of recognizing the Second Amendment, dating all the way back to our …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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7/23/25
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It was a Sunday night. February 9, 1964. More than 73 million Americans waited with anticipation. Our family was among those as we sat in the living room in front of our black and white Zenith. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/23/25
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Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in American history. On a summer day 249 years ago inside Independence Hall, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and declared liberty …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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7/16/25
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I was born and raised West River, and that part of the state reflects the great American West in a lot of ways. The hillcrests and valleys are a bit sharper; the prairies have more cows and grass …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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7/16/25
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I recently had one of those days. Nothing particularly stressful or painful occurred; it just seemed that everything was a bit of a test, and I was getting pretty bad marks. I started the day …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/16/25
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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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