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On July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers signed a transformational document full of beautiful principles that would come to define our great nation. “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” Thomas …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/7/21
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For most of us, seeing the doctor means making a trip to the local clinic to see our primary care physician in person, but an increasing number of patients are seeing their doctor remotely by …
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By Philip Meyer, D.O.
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6/30/21
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I’m constantly looking for new recipes for myself and to share with my Pampered Chef people on Facebook (Amy’s Pampered Peeps). I’ve signed up with numerous places that are constantly emailing …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/30/21
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There was, and still is, something wonderful about having a new baby in the house. Different sounds, smells and textures surround us. All at once, the air nearly sparkles with excitement, though it …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/30/21
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This week, we will finish looking at the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Last week, we focused on verse 11, “Give us this day our daily bread,” in which Jesus Christ taught us to ask God to …
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By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church
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6/30/21
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Over the past year, our farmers and ranchers went to work every day to feed this country during a time of great challenge and uncertainty for millions of Americans.How does President Biden plan to …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/30/21
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Last week my husband, Josh, and I decided to go to Dell Rapids to visit my parents and have an early birthday and Father’s Day celebration with them. Since my mom’s birthday was Friday, and …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/23/21
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On our farm in eastern South Dakota, we learned to drive at a very young age. The requirement: our feet had to reach the pedals. No need to see over the steering … more
By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/23/21
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As we continue looking at the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, I think it’s worth noting that the first half of this prayer that Jesus Christ is using to teach His disciples how to pray has …
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By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church
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6/23/21
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The liver is one of the most amazing but underrated organs in our bodies. We cannot live without it, and, unlike the kidney, we cannot bypass it with a dialysis machine. Lose your liver, and you lose …
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By Kenneth Bartholomew, M.D.
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6/23/21
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Father’s Day is a time to celebrate all the great fathers in our lives. My kids have an awesome one in Bryon. My son-in-law Kyle will be a father any day now! And I want to wish every father in the …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/23/21
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I hope everyone was able to check out Old Settlers Days this past weekend. It was a full day of both work and fun for me. For those of you who don’t know, I work part-time at Grumpy’s Grill & …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/17/21
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Though there were others, a search through the nooks and crannies of my mind reveals only one incident that I can actually remember going to the doctor. Dad took me to the office. A nurse ushered me …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/17/21
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This week we will continue studying the Lord’s Prayer by looking at Matthew 6:10 which says, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” When we seek to understand what …
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By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church
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6/17/21
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South Dakota has the strongest economy in America. In fact, a recent study by Moody’s Analytics says that South Dakota is one of only 2 states to be in a stronger economic position than we were …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/17/21
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I’ve been spending a lot of time talking with patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. Sometimes, we celebrate it, some are skeptical and others are not convinced they can trust the vaccine. When I …
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By Debra Johnston, M.D.
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6/17/21
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As much as I normally enjoy the heat, it would be nice to have a little break from it now and then. More than anything, it would be nice to see some rain in the forecast. We’ve been trying to keep …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/16/21
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I was sitting in my beach chair on vacation soaking up the sun when I overheard the couple next to me sounding concerned. They were throwing out lots of big medical terms but were very confused and …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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6/16/21
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A thunderstorm had swept through during the night, eliminating any chance of field work. The men made quick work of chores, and Mom fixed a hearty breakfast. Soon, we all piled in our ’57 Ford …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/16/21
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James 1:17 tells us that all good and perfect gifts come from God. One of those good and perfect gifts is the ability and privilege to be able to go God at any time, day or night, and talk to him …
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By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church
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6/16/21
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