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Agriculture is king in South Dakota, plain and simple. This past week, we hosted the annual Governor’s Agricultural Summit in historic Deadwood. In my first year as governor, it was pretty special … more
De Smet recently held the annual Old Settlers Day festivities, which included an all-school reunion. I graduated from De Smet High School an alarming number of years ago, but no matter how many years … more
I think this weekend gave a taste of what summer will be like, and I cannot say that I am too anxious about the high temperatures coming. The three days of high temperatures were enough for me and … more
Summer school is not just for the slacker youth who seem to like school so much they want to be at it year-round. There are so many learning opportunities both this summer and throughout the year. I … more
During one of the days of the Little House on the Prairie 50th anniversary and cast reunion, my mom and I went to Walnut Grove, Minn. We visited one of the locations, where the real Laura Ingalls … more
The blue Ford pickup hurtled into the front yard and skidded to a stop just in front of the gate. “Dad must have had trouble.” A worried frown crossed Mom’s face as she waited for her farmer … more
Nothing seems to elicit a tempered response more than the site of thistles in grass for many a producer, or hunter, for that matter. Not that I advocate for thistles everywhere but to go after the … more
My family has ranched the same area of western South Dakota for generations. My hometown of Union Center is a very small community. In town, one will find Cammack Ranch Supply, a store that is a big … more
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of awareness, it was the age of questioning, it was the epoch of trust, it was the epoch of doubt, it was the season of patience, … more
There is never a dull moment at our house, but I have to say today was a little more chaotic than most. Let’s begin with the layout we have going on, which is a bit of a circus. We have our three … more
I hope everyone enjoyed Memorial Day this weekend. Many had an extra-long weekend, which is always nice. Memorial Day weekend is always a good time to remember those we have lost and to appreciate … more
Planting a tree, any tree, is good, right? It is good for the environment and all that jazz. Well, the first thing we need to keep in mind in our part of the world is that this was prairie not … more
“A little dab’ll do ya!” The cartoon guy’s hair magically morphed from shaggy to shiny. The announcer claimed that when you use it, the girls will love to run their fingers through your hair. … more
There is a noticeable trend in my prayer life lately. For months and months, I have been asking God for clarity and His direction as I try to figure out some major life transitions involving … more
The Hard Winter of 1880-81 feels like it was a very long time ago, well receded into those shrouding mists of history. I was recently reminded that it was not as distant as we usually feel it is. The … more
The time of year has arrived when everyone is planting gardens and flowers. I have been waiting months for the weather to warm up, so I could enjoy planting, working in the garden and seeing some … more
“No good will come of this device.” British journalist C. P. Scott is believed to have made the prediction about the initial invention of the television. Mr. Scott was referring to the etymology … more
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