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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails” –William Arthur Ward I do not like the wind. It sucks moisture out of my garden. It …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/10/26
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South Dakota’s legacy is rich. Our way of life was forged by resilient homesteaders, and we have become a beacon to the nation through the hard work and steadfast faith of our people. The first …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/10/26
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6/10/26
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Death to all weeds, right? Believe it or not, I do not like weeds as much as anyone else. A big thing to note, though, everyone has a different definition of what they consider to be a weed. …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/10/26
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The Summer Reading Program kicked off last week at the Hazel L. Memorial Library in De Smet. The children tried pasta paleontology, started a new sticker poster, played lots of games including the …
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6/4/26
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The winter of 1880-81 might ring a bell in the minds of Laura fans. It sounds like an important date because it is. That is the date of the hard winter. After reading about the hard winter in the …
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By Aria Ingenito
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6/4/26
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It began slowly. Three successive clunks on the roof. Then a few more until soon the pounding noise came in deafening waves that matched the howl of the wind through the trees. Through my window, I …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/4/26
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This week, I am sharing tips for planting tomatoes in the garden this year. I plant tomatoes every year, and somehow, I always manage to enjoy a good harvest. When we lived in town, I established a …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/4/26
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It is a truism for good and for ill that we “are what we think.” As an old schoolteacher, I have always generally been in favor of thinking. Our minds are amazing things that are often used to …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/4/26
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I’ve been talking a lot about seeding lately, but to complete a grassland seeding, you need a seed plan. There are a number of different conservation professionals who can complete a seed plan for …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/4/26
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On Memorial Day, people across South Dakota and the nation will gather for parades, backyard barbeques and the unofficial start of summer. American flags will wave proudly in our communities; …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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5/27/26
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5/27/26
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Curl-coveting and straight-hair envy has endured a long and winding road throughout history. The stories could make your hair stand on end! Egyptians wore curly wigs held together with beeswax. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/27/26
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On this Memorial Day weekend, I was finally able to plant several flowers around the house. This is something I always look forward to each spring, celebrating the end of cold weather and enjoying …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/27/26
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Is there a particular sound that brings your mind and heart to a different place? Maybe it reminds you of something from the past. It may bring joy or peace or sometimes fear and sadness. Some sounds …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/27/26
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Last week, I mentioned that I had a favorite way of seeding. This isn’t my favorite for the sake of being off the wall or unique. It is my favorite because it’s easy; it can be used to …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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5/27/26
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March 1 officially marked the beginning of the 2026 season at Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Mo., and working there is probably the best job in the whole world. I think so …
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By Michelle Underwood
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5/27/26
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5/20/26
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I have been blessed to serve in many leadership capacities in my life. Even after serving in the South Dakota National Guard, majority leader in the state legislature, or as lieutenant governor and …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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5/20/26
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For some time, while living in Massachusetts, I served on the board of a small, private library and cultural center that hosted regular art exhibits and a concert series organized by the music …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/20/26
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