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Although I’m hoping the weather forecast is wrong, it sounds like we may have a perfect day or two for baking. It seems like this winter we’ve been warned about several big storms heading our way …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/22/23
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Lovingly, she lifted a fragile glass piece from a shelf in the curio cabinet, moving it to the table we had set up. Our goal (I thought at the time) was to dust or wash the items and shelves then …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/22/23
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Many people find themselves being told, “your blood pressure is pretty high today!” You might be at the dentist’s office for a filling, in the emergency room getting stitches after an avocado …
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By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.
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2/22/23
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Valentine’s Day is blessing our family and friends. In the Old Testament, when it was time to die, the patriarchs would call their family together. They would place their hands on their sons’ …
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By James Jesser
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2/15/23
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I've been golfing in Arizona each winter, and though we don't use caddies, I've been making notes of the best caddy responses that my friends have heard. These are some doozies. Number 10 Golfer: …
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By Jim Thompson
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2/15/23
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“Frostbite could occur in as little as ten minutes,” the weatherman warned this morning, adding that the wind-chill factor hovered around 40 below zero. So, I was prepared for the arctic blast …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/15/23
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If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would …
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By Debra Johnston, M.D.
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2/15/23
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I hope everyone had a great weekend. I would have to say that the highlight for my weekend was Super Bowl Sunday. I had a lot I wanted to do before the big game began, so while I worked on my …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/15/23
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Agriculture is the bedrock of South Dakota. The ag industry is tough, and it’s often thankless, but it truly is how we feed the world. As a lifelong farmer and rancher myself, I take great pride in …
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By Kristi Noem
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2/8/23
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Back to last week’s story. Recall the Michigan man who used candy hearts inscribed, “Marry Me!” to propose to his sweetheart. The wordy confections, which came out in heart form in 1902, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/8/23
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Valentine’s Day means treating others the way you would like to be treated. My grandmother was very typical for her time. Her life revolved around her family, her home and her church. She was …
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By James Jesser
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2/8/23
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I love inspirational stories. After football season there have been many. Here's one that gives you good sermon material. Once upon a time there were a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a running …
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By Jim Thompson
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2/8/23
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The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and if you’re like us, that means you’ll be getting together with family and friends to celebrate game day on Sunday. We haven’t made any plans yet, …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/8/23
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Most people know that getting enough sleep is important for their health, but many do not realize that there are specific health benefits that come from getting a good night’s sleep. Getting enough …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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2/8/23
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Family is everything. I grew up working our family farm and ranch with my parents and siblings. When my dad passed away, my siblings worked together to keep our family’s dreams alive. My greatest …
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By Kristi Noem
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2/1/23
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“Hey DeAnn! C’mon, you have to help me with my Valentines.” My brother often tried to rope me into his projects, especially if the tasks were not exactly what he considered pleasant. He was a …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/1/23
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February is Valentine’s month. We all look forward to receiving reminders from our family and friends that we are loved. I send my valentines to Loveland, Colo., and they are remailed with a …
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By James Jesser
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2/1/23
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We all have heard the negatives about what we eat. Wally McRae could put it all in perspective. Here’s a good example.An ounce of preventionEggs'll give you fatty heart. Beef'll plug your veins. …
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By Jim Thompson
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2/1/23
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I’m not a fan of the cold, and with temperatures not even getting into the double digits, I’m spending the majority of my time inside. Thankfully, I’ve found plenty to keep me busy. I have a …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/1/23
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Recently, I received a mailing from my clinic reminding me it is time to schedule my annual preventative care physical. Apparently, doctors need to go to the doctor, too, even when they feel fine. …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
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2/1/23
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