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Earlier this week, the State of South Dakota closed the financial books for fiscal year 2022 with a record-breaking $115.5 million surplus. This historic surplus was a combination of revenues …
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By Kristi Noem
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8/3/22
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War … Rumors of war … Famine … Pestilence … Inflation … Low wages … Unemployment … Cost of living increase … Roe vs Wade … Unrest in the cities … January 6 hearings... Now, as …
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By James Jesser, Guest Writer
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8/3/22
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On the top of my right foot, there is a small triangle-shaped scar. Scars usually have stories to tell. I wish I could remember a fierce fight with a savage gopher or raccoon, but I only recall …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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8/3/22
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You've probably heard, as I did, from a parent, pastor or mentor, "Don't get ahead of yourself" or "forget about yesterday, just keep moving forward." I believe that today as much as when I first …
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By Jim Thompson
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8/3/22
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As a physician with 45 years of practice, I’ve seen my share of diseases. I have usually been on the physician side of the diagnosis-treatment paradigm. However, knowing the rationale for …
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By Kenneth Bartholomew, M.D.
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8/3/22
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I have been struggling to keep up with weeding and watering my garden as often as I should, so this change in weather is much appreciated. Now, if I could just figure a way to keep seven curious …
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By Amy Halverson
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8/3/22
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In my four years as Governor, I have focused on finding ways that our programs can positively impact the next generation. This goes beyond reading about what state government does—I go out and see …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/20/22
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And it will come to pass, that before they call, I will answer. Isaiah 65:24 This past week, I got up early to do some spraying in the garden. I had readied the sprayer the night before, so I could …
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By James Jesser, Guest Writer
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7/20/22
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“It’s time to get up, DeAnn! There’s a lot to do this morning,” Mom called up the stairs. The tone of her voice indicated that this morning she would not be my snooze button. Sleep webs …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/20/22
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Hi folks! This is one of my favorite pieces of literature. I wish I could remember when or where I first read it, but that doesn't really matter. I do know that a copy I have says: Author unknown. To …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/20/22
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I’ve been asked for some help with what to do with zucchini, so this week I’m sharing some tips on picking zucchini and how this versatile and budget-friendly summer squash can be used. When …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/20/22
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As a clinical professor at my state’s medical school, I frequently have medical students seeing patients with me in clinic. While the majority of patients are happy to allow student involvement, …
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By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.
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7/20/22
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Interesting people we meet around a poker table. Who knew that Todd Williams would be a poet, write a book, travel overseas to live. But he is and he did and he does. Here's a story that might relate …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/13/22
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The year: 1962. The place: The Pheasant Bar, Winner, S.D. Seven young linemen sat in corner booths at the back. After a week of climbing power poles in the hot sun, they relaxed while conversations …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/13/22
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The weather is heating up, and time keeps flying. Not sure if it’s the extra seven puppies we have or extra writing I’m doing for the newspaper, but I seem to be busier than ever without seeing …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/13/22
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Summertime. For most, this signals thoughts of warm weather and good times with family and friends. Sadly, what brings happiness for some can trigger stress and sorrow for others. In the words of a …
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By Veronica Radigan, M.D.
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7/13/22
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The patriotism South Dakotans display on the Fourth of July has deep roots in our state’s history. In fact, we waved the Stars and Stripes before we even became a state! The Dakota Territory in the …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/6/22
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I have to admit that I didn’t know much about rhubarb before now, but I did some research and thought I’d share it for anyone else who would be interested. Rhubarb is a rare vegetable that is a …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/6/22
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July 4thTain't easy, boys, to put in words, but I woke up last night and walked outside beneath a sky where stars were shinin' bright. T'weren't nothing new above my head I guess for years unknown. …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/6/22
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Ivan Pavlov and B. F. Skinner were the fathers of behavioral science. They brought us dogs that salivate on cue, chickens that play the piano, words like “operant conditioning” and gave us much …
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By James Jesser, Guest Writer
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7/6/22
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