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I have to admit that I didn’t know much about rhubarb before now, but I did some research and thought I’d share it for anyone else who would be interested. Rhubarb is a rare vegetable that is a …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/6/22
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July 4thTain't easy, boys, to put in words, but I woke up last night and walked outside beneath a sky where stars were shinin' bright. T'weren't nothing new above my head I guess for years unknown. …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/6/22
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Ivan Pavlov and B. F. Skinner were the fathers of behavioral science. They brought us dogs that salivate on cue, chickens that play the piano, words like “operant conditioning” and gave us much …
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By James Jesser, Guest Writer
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7/6/22
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Today, the Supreme Court announced something that countless Americans have prayed for over the past 50 years: they reversed the Roe v. Wade decision and allowed states to make their own choices over …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/29/22
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It’s always good to know there are things in life we can count on. Flip a switch and let there be light. Turn a faucet and voila! Water pours forth! Every morning just before dawn, I can count on a …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/29/22
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A common phrase I have heard over the years is "We are all God's children." This statement has been said time and time again with the intention of bringing everyone together. While it is true that we …
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By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Prairie Baptist Church
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6/29/22
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Many of my patients will say, “Doctor, I am so inflamed.” The use of the word inflammation is commonplace as we search the market for anti-inflammatory diets or self-help books on inflammation. …
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By Jennifer May, Md
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6/29/22
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It was an exciting week for us. Our lab had puppies for the first time, and we were able to spend a lot of time with family. Last Wednesday, our dog Storm went into labor around 8:30 p.m., keeping us …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/29/22
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An afternoon rain shower put an end to field work one warm day in early June. Delmer and the neighbor boys grabbed the opportunity to patrol the shelter belt for deer trails and broods of young …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/23/22
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"And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots …
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By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Prairie Baptist Church
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6/23/22
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On June 14th each year, we celebrate the American Flag as an enduring symbol of freedom, equality, justice, and hope. Our flag is more than a symbol of our country’s core values — it also …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/15/22
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One of the most prominent shows from my childhood memory bank is “The Reading Rainbow.” LeVar Burton, who was the face and voice of the show for over 20 years, had a catchphrase that simply …
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By Pastor Robbie McClelland, Prairie Baptist Church
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6/15/22
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We live in the information age. One can ask a question by speaking into a phone or entering a few key strokes. Within seconds, a plethora of particulars flashes across the screen. Sometimes, the …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/15/22
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After over nearly 30 years of doing radio and/or newspaper, please don't blame me if I often have favorites. I've often said that I have many poems or stories that are tied for 2nd in my "favorite …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/15/22
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It was another busy weekend for us with lots of weeding, flower planting and even some fishing. With the temperatures rising, I’m glad we were able to get a lot of our outside work done early, so …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/15/22
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For the past few months, I’ve been fielding questions about the baby formula crisis. Make no mistake, the shortage of baby formula is indeed a crisis. Babies are delicate. Their immature bodies …
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By Debra Johnston, M.D.
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6/15/22
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That’s the question that’s been on my mind.Before the pandemic struck, America was experiencing a resurgence in global economic and political strength that hadn’t been seen since World War II. …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/8/22
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Today I share with you something written by my cousin Jake Lake in Idaho. This is one of my favorite pieces that he sent me over the years. You may want to keep this one, read it over again later, …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/8/22
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I was mad at myself when I awoke because I knew I had slept more than an hour, and Mom told me the baby pig needed to eat really often. He was the last of the litter and dreadfully weak. Dad and Mom …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/8/22
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Did you know that there are over 200 different types of potatoes in the United States alone? Most potatoes fall into two categories that impact the outcome of your dish: starchy and waxy (plus some …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/8/22
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