There are several different considerations that go into naming a child. Many people choose a name based on family history. My paternal grandfather’s name was Grayson. His mother’s maiden name was … more

After yet another incredible year, South Dakota is entering 2021 in one of the strongest financial positions in the country. This is largely due to our strong economy, our approach to COVID, and our … more

I may be losing it…track of time that is. As much as I try not to, I always struggle with stress and anxiety this time of year. I worry about buying all the gifts and getting them wrapped, … more

Success in life and all its phases can be measured in many ways. Some reminisce of their glory days in high school. Maybe they were captain of the football team or homecoming queen or won the state … more

It was a Saturday evening in late September around 1959. A brief thunderstorm had just passed through; sheets of rain pounded and splashed the earth. Then just as abruptly, the rain stopped. The John … more

We have come to the time of year when everywhere you look, you see signs of the Christmas season. If you take a drive around town, you will see inflatable snowmen, reindeer and even a … more

December 4th marked the 101st anniversary of the day South Dakota ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which recognized that women have the right to vote. Though the date may not … more

On Oct. 1, 1932, Babe Ruth stepped to the plate at Wrigley Field in Chicago. It was the fifth inning of game three of the World Series. “The Babe” had already hit a home run in the first inning, … more

In spite of today’s playful exaggerations about walking distance and incline, the country school experience truly played a crucial role educating youngsters in rural America during the first half … more

One thing you can always count on during this time of year is lots of cookies and candy. That’s probably also why most people tend to gain a few pounds around the holidays. Good thing the … more