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I last shared the story of my daughter’s first turkey hunt for a few reasons. The biggest might be to brag as that is one of the proudest moments I have ever had. I don’t think I did the story …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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4/29/26
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4/29/26
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In South Dakota, we believe in protecting our freedom, defending our constitutional rights and putting common sense policies into action. That is a big reason why South Dakota remains strong, safe …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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4/29/26
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“We sure don’t need that in a tire.” Dad bent down to pick up a slightly bent nail in the dirt next to the old building we called the shop. I scanned the area and spotted several more. One was …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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4/29/26
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I’m just going to put this out there for anyone who is reading and hasn’t hit the big 5-0 yet. Prepare yourself. Maybe it’s just me, but something happened when I turned 50. I figured it was …
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By Amy Halverson
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4/29/26
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Have you ever desired to be released from the tyranny of time? Time is a hard taskmaster, and we are all, in one way or another, under its relentless eye. On the one hand, there is never enough of …
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By Stuart Twite
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4/29/26
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It was a beautiful April Sunday morning. The birds were already chirping, and I went into my oldest daughter's room to wake her up a little early. This day was her first turkey hunt. She has gone …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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4/29/26
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Don Gaber is the artist who created the "American Bison" sculpture. This sculpture, which came originally from Wisconsin, was part of the Sioux Falls Sculpture Trail before being brought to De Smet …
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4/15/26
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South Dakota has never been a place that sits on the sidelines. When there is work to be done, we roll up our sleeves and get after it. The highest charge of government is to keep our people and …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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4/15/26
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Growing up on the farm in the 1950s and 60s meant being around animals. Daily responsibilities required caring for cattle, hogs, sheep and chickens. For years we milked a cow. A dog and barn cats did …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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4/15/26
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It finally feels like spring has arrived, or at least it is trying to peek its head out from under the covers every now and then. This Sunday was amazingly beautiful. With temperatures in the …
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By Amy Halverson
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4/15/26
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Imagine the range of emotions that the disciples of Jesus felt in the days from the triumphal entry into the city, the events of the week we call “Holy,” culminating in the death of all their …
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By Stuart Twite
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4/15/26
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With the 20-degree weather and snow finally behind us, fresh new life is slowly beginning to peek its head through the dark, rocky soil. It felt like it would never arrive. Technically, it is still …
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By Michelle Underwood
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4/15/26
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Most of my time is spent trying to get more or improve grassland habitat, but I do have an affinity for trees - in the right circumstance. I love diverse native grasslands. If you have never seen or …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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4/15/26
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4/9/26
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“One man in each century is given the power to control time. The man chosen to receive this power is carefully selected. He must be kind. He must be fair. He must be brave. You have fulfilled these …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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4/9/26
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I feel as though things are constantly changing in our barn, especially lately. With the new babies and goats we recently purchased, it has been a little chaotic. We were able to calm things down a …
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By Amy Halverson
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4/9/26
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It may seem weird that I have a kindred dislike for a plant, but if you think about it, many people have it for certain plants depending on their situation. There are a great many of you who have …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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4/9/26
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4/3/26
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From rural healthcare to property tax relief, apprenticeships to airport investments, I have focused on strengthening our economy and supporting communities across the state. These are real …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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4/3/26
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