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As we read the Biblical book of Proverbs, we see King Solomon of Israel (971–931BC) paint his “Portrait of a Wise Man.” Solomon describes the one who lives wisely as a person who lives with …
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By Duane H. Wallenstein, Prairie Baptist Church, De Smet
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3/14/26
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2/12/26
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The young mother cooed softly as she bent over the small wooden table. Her dry, rough hands unwrapped her baby and removed wet cloth. She replaced it with dry folds and re-swathed. Suddenly, a clump …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/12/26
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Being open and honest is not hard to do. It may seem tough, but it is actually far easier to be direct and truthful. I am a pretty straight shooter. Who has time to talk around an issue? The people …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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2/12/26
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It has been a crazy few weeks for us. We seem to have been hit with bad luck, catching some nasty bugs going around; then, I dealt with a weird eye issue. It all started with my husband Josh getting …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/12/26
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Several years ago, my oldest child and I went to the Badlands, where we toured a cave. At about the midpoint of the tour, when we were fully immersed in the bowels of the earth, the guide sat us down …
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By Stuart Twite
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2/12/26
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When we refer to a certain destination (Mansfield) or bust, it typically means that we are determined to reach that destination at all costs, accepting failure as the only alternative to success. In …
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By Michelle Underwood
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2/12/26
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This was the week to have all bills drafted and dropped, so they can be heard on the floor. Several bills weren’t 100% ready when they were released for everyone to see, so we are seeing amendments …
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By Rep. Tim Walburg, Dist. 8
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2/12/26
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2/4/26
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The 2026 Legislative Session is off to a strong start. I signed my first bill of the session: HB 1044, which appropriates funding for the Rural Health Transformation Plan in South Dakota. This will …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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2/4/26
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The little girl’s eyes sparkle with joy. Contemplating the photo before me, I can almost hear her giggle. Close by her stand three women. All three smile proudly. The photograph was taken at our …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/4/26
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Plant diversity, by definition, goes against what we think about farming. We focus on one species of plant in a field each year, and in the name of specialization and perceived efficiency, we have …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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2/4/26
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It was moving day this weekend. Not for us, but for our little goats. As much as I enjoyed their entertainment, it was time for them to move to the barn with the rest of the goats. Josh fixed up a …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/4/26
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Never in human history have there existed more outlets and forums for people to express their opinions or demonstrate their knowledge on any subject one can imagine and a few most of us cannot. …
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By Stuart Twite
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2/4/26
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We have completed three of the nine weeks of the 101st session of the South Dakota Legislature. As of the time of this writing, 245 House Bills and 206 Senate Bills have been introduced. …
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By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8
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2/4/26
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It was a moderately busy week. HB 1044, Rural Health Transformation, passed both chambers this week and was signed by Gov. Rhoden. HB1044 will allow the Department of Health spending authority for …
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By Rep. Tim Walburg, Dist. 8
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2/4/26
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What are you doing for Laura’s birthday? Laura Ingalls Wilder would have turned 159 years old on Feb. 7, 2026. Would Laura have imagined future generations celebrating her birthday? Little did she …
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By James Jesser
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2/4/26
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I ran for office to keep South Dakota strong enough that our children can build their lives here. That starts with a strong economy. When people cannot afford groceries, small towns cannot keep young …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree
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1/28/26
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We are at the conclusion of week 2 of the 101st SD Legislative Session. After adjusting to our surroundings again and setting up for work, Gov. Larry Rhoden gave his State of State Address. Gov. …
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By Rep. Tim Walburg
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1/28/26
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Hazel Luethmers and Grant Wilkinson were named DVC game MVPs during their games on Saturday night. Chase Henriksen got his 100th win at their home tournament. Grant Wilkinson scored his 1000th career …
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1/28/26
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