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It was like a Wish Book. The 170-page catalog revealed pictures of thousands of items, everything from towels and teapots to pianos and cars. A price appeared alongside each item. Unlike a Wish Book, … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/19/24

Will the seed of the sower take root in your heart?

For a time quite a few years ago, our young family lived in the woods of New York in a rented house halfway up a wooded hill, which was usually very beautiful and tranquil. Usually. One early summer … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/19/24

Get a prescription for a walk in the park?

Doctors write prescriptions for medications all the time. However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park? While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 6/19/24

Six crunchy ideas for enjoying more granola

How do you eat granola? more

By Amy Halverson | 6/19/24

Your worth comes from who and what fills you

There is a man-made mountain in Rome called Monte Testaccio, which is composed of 53 million smashed clay jar shards. In the Roman Empire, olive oil was used for everything; it was, in some ways, the … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/12/24

They just keep coming back

Long ago in a faraway land there lived an Empress. One late winter day, she strolled through her garden. The bleak, colorless landscape disappointed her deeply, so she issued an imperial decree. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/12/24

The biggest mistake with CPR? Not to try

My first experience with cardiopulmonary resuscitation was during the summer of 1969. I was an orderly in a Minneapolis intensive care unit (ICU) when my patient stopped breathing. I called for help … more

By The Late Richard Holm, Md | 6/12/24

Celebrate Dads, and try fool-proof cherry pie

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and it’s a great excuse to spend a little down time with the special father(s) in your life. It seems like everyone is always busy, especially during the summer … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/12/24

Tackling the tribal public safety crisis

I have a deep sense of compassion and respect for our Native American population here in South Dakota. I firmly believe that we solve problems best when we work together and communicate. This is why … more

By Kristi Noem | 6/5/24

Jesus loves me ... sing it yourself, or to someone else

The story is told that the great 20th century theologian Karl Barth, whose work included several thousand pages of densely packed theology including his magnum opus “Church Dogmatics,” which, … more

By Stuart Twite | 6/5/24

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse

“I wonder if the northerns will be biting.” Delmer could barely contain his excitement. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. The final field was planted. Corn, oats and wheat seeds were in the … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 6/5/24

Chicks now happy in their coop, and boat dip

It seems the weekends are never long enough for all we want to do. However, we did make good use of this weekend and the good weather we had on Saturday. We finally got the chicken coop completed. … more

By Amy Halverson | 6/5/24

Productive weekend, and sweet and sour stir fry

I hope everyone was able to celebrate during the long Memorial Day weekend. It was definitely a long weekend for me, but there wasn’t a lot of celebrating. It started somewhat early with a funeral … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/29/24

National Travel and Tourism Week

As the beautiful vibrant colors of spring paint our landscapes, and the sweet scent of renewal fills the air, it’s time to celebrate one of the most thrilling aspects of South Dakota: travel and … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/29/24

Getting our two cents worth

A penny saved is a penny earned. It all adds up. Every little bit helps. They were simple, everyday sayings. They were life philosophies. They were the way we were brought up. So, growing up on … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/29/24

Fear not, the Spirit can lead you from bondage

When my oldest daughter was very young, she developed, for a time, a great fear of volcanoes. We lived in Massachusetts, and she was very aware that there were no volcanoes within erupting distance. … more

By Stuart Twite | 5/29/24

Combating the cartel crisis

“The State of South Dakota lacks criminal jurisdiction over Indian Country crimes; thus, in reality, the sole provider of law enforcement services to the Oglala Sioux Tribe is the federal … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/22/24

The best thing about fishing

“Wind in the west, fish bite best.” The old wives’ tale touts wind direction as providing the best times to fish. Famous outdoorsman Patrick McManus limited the best fishing times to two: … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/22/24

To garden or not to garden

I feel like we’re always planting our garden late, but this year it’s late and at a new location, which is making me even more nervous. We always try to plant before the end of May, but it seems … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/22/24

Let the Spirit help raise your groans and labors

Do you ever find yourself in a place where you know you need something but can’t really put your finger on what it is? It may be a time of great distress when so much comes at you that your heart, … more

By Stuart Twite | 5/22/24