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In almost all my memories of our mother, she is wearing an apron. In the mornings she walked into the kitchen and reached for an apron. She slipped the top section over her head, tied the strings in …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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8/2/23
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“Everyone you meet has a story you know nothing about.” This is a saying we hear often in today’s world, and it is typically used to help remind us to avoid being judgmental toward others. The …
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By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church
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8/2/23
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If you love the taste of sweet corn in the middle of summer and you are looking for the best way to enjoy it all year long, then freezing it is your answer! It requires no special equipment, and …
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By Amy Halverson
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8/2/23
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Watching folks at the Fourth of July parade this year in Piedmont, S.D., I was reminded of relationships and how important they are. Someone sent me this question a while back. It is straight …
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By Jim Thompson
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8/2/23
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Alex moved to the United States from South Africa in 1995. He had lived in Seattle ever since – until the COVID pandemic and violent riots changed the city. In 2021, Alex decided that he’d had …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/26/23
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We all have them - times in our lives when for some reason or another, something out-of-the-ordinary happened which changed the course of history. You were called out of town shortly before the …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/26/23
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Have you ever been called upon to swear an oath? Just about every courtroom drama has that moment when the witness or defendant is called upon to swear an oath of honesty on the Bible. We may, upon …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/26/23
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The temperatures are heating up, and that has me thinking about margaritas … all kinds of margaritas! I’m talking real margaritas, frozen margaritas, skinny margaritas and even virgin margaritas. …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/26/23
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It's about time I acknowledged the many readers who have mailed, called or texted me regarding my stroke in April. At last count 12 states are listed as responding to my "I'm gonna have to stop the …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/26/23
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As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and …
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By Samantha Darnall-Werlinger, M.D.
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7/26/23
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“Kristi, he’s turning blue!” Those were the words of my mom when my son Booker was just four years old. I was helping out with the annual picnic at our church when she came racing over to me …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/19/23
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Shafts of light danced on the dirt path like a glittering lattice. They flashed on brightly, then flickered out as the breeze brushed the leaves above and shut out the sun. We ambled through the tree …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/19/23
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My garden is finally taking off, but I’ve discovered a traitor who seems determined to undermine my hard work. It seems like I’ve been working for months to finally see the fruits (or in this …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/19/23
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Have you ever heard something, were completely convinced of what you had heard and later found out you had heard it all wrong? Maybe you thought you knew something, a circumstance or an event, and …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/19/23
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As we get older, there are changes in the things we say. Here is a list that can be added to if you wish. In any event, it should start a conversation over the dinner table or coffee gathering. • …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/19/23
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I am a firm believer that our upbringing makes us who we are. I often talk about how I grew up on our family farm with my parents giving me impossible things to do. By challenging me with seemingly …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/12/23
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Hinges creaked as I shoved the red rickety door open. As I stepped over what remained of a rough threshold, a distinct odor greeted me. It was a blend of dusty corncobs, mice and oil. I reached for …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/12/23
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While living in Arizona some years ago, I decided to take a group hike into the Grand Canyon. It was not a particularly deep trek and scheduled for only a few hours. The day was beautiful, and the …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/12/23
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Since I had a stroke less than three months ago, I've been confronted by the reality of life ... and death. Now, as a Christian who understands that my death will be followed by my heavenly home, I …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/12/23
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Last week, we headed west for our first Halverson family vacation with my husband's family. We left on Wed., July 5, and stayed in a large cabin in Lead together, until we all headed back home on …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/12/23
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