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From Dr. Marcus Welby and Dr. Meredith Grey to “Hawkeye” Pierce and Doogie Howser, M.D., there have been a multitude of television doctors. You likely spend more time watching them than you do …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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7/12/23
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During Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address in 1981, he spoke of the significance of American values. He said, “it is time for us to realize that we’re too great a nation to limit ourselves …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/5/23
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Our driver slowly maneuvered the car through the dark and narrow tunnel, a round hole carved in the mountain. We held our breath, praying that nothing would come hurtling blindly around the curve …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/5/23
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Have you ever let someone down and deep down knew it? It is a terrible feeling that affects how we see ourselves and how we want others to see us; it makes us ache for resolution, for reconciliation. …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/5/23
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For those who think gardening is easy, let me just say that, although I love my garden, it takes a lot of work. There is nothing better than being able to pick fresh vegetables and herbs whenever …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/5/23
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The patient was young, healthy and short of breath. She had not been sick recently, other than a minor cough. Her oxygen level was normal, and her lungs sounded clear. Her heart rate was a little …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
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7/5/23
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There I was, sitting on the metal bleachers, jammed between two camps of noisy young athletes. It was the end-of-the-year junior high track meet. There was a break before my grandson’s next race, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/28/23
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During the course of our lives, we hope for many things, large and small. It may be health and long life, happy and safe family and friends or a particular lifestyle. Maybe it is for power, …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/28/23
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The Fourth of July is upon us. My friend Rod Nichols, prior to his death, gave me permission to use his poetry. This is one I've always loved because it speaks of rodeo, communities and love of …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/28/23
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It was a tough battle against the weeds in the garden, but I came out the winner with my plants ready to enjoy the rain when it finally came without having to compete for a drink. I ended up spending …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/28/23
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Sometimes, in this life, the simplest, least-expensive objects nurture imagination and creativity the most. Consider paper dolls, figures cut out of paper or thin cardboard with separate clothes, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/21/23
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This is a question that , depending on emphasis or circumstance, can have many meanings. “What do you know?” asked by an acquaintance passing in the street is a friendly and casual greeting. …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/21/23
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I think everyone keeps saying the same thing … we need rain. The only things thriving in this hot, dry weather are the weeds. When it started heating up, we were pretty good at watering the lawn, …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/21/23
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So often we miss the blessings God intends for us because of our stubborness. Jeri Taton had this on her Facebook post recently. I can't find a source, but that doesn't mean it isn't meaningful. …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/21/23
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Marrying a farm kid has shown me the immense amount of pride in being part of the agricultural community. It is prevalent that the agricultural profession, while rewarding, is challenging. Running …
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By Curstie Konold, MPH, CSW, QMHP
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6/21/23
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You know the Founding Fathers, the men who laid the foundation for this great nation. You probably know Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin and Hamilton, but you may not have heard of …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/14/23
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Can you tell it’s political season in America? I suppose in reality, it's always political season. I may have had this in front of you prior to today, but it’s well worth repeating. Bob Logue, a …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/14/23
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Most of us go through a bout of rebellion at some time in our lives. Mine breezed in when I was a sapling, knee high to a hydrangea. My folks hoped I’d reach for the treetops and like a great tall …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/14/23
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In 1938, the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain famously declared that the Munich Agreement with Germany would bring “peace for our time.” Less than one year later, Germany’s invasion …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/14/23
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If you live near us, you may have noticed more smoke than usual coming from behind our fence. One night was from me, but all the other nights were from my husband Josh, cooking up something on our …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/14/23
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