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Seems like more than you can handle? Trust more.

I think it’s fair to say that almost all of us have scars. We all have some sort of mark somewhere that serves as a reminder to us and to others of a traumatic incident that happened at some point … more

By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church | 9/6/23

Waiting for rain, and Corn Flakes cookies

I’m not sure about everyone else, but I’m ready for the cool down they say is coming and some much-needed rain. I have a new rain barrel that has been sitting dry, and I’m getting tired of … more

By Amy Halverson | 9/6/23

American Legion to continue focus on suicide prevention

Newly elected American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer touted a “transformational year” for the American Legion Family, a continued legislative advocacy program and a focus on … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 9/6/23

Let’s keep an eye out for one another

Considering the vast divide we have in this country and the problems we face in the world, this story seems critical to our education. I'm not sure where I got it, but it's been in my files for a … more

By Jim Thompson | 9/6/23

What kind of grandparent do you want to be?

I knew my mother’s grandparents. They met at a dance, eloped and arrived on the high, dry plains of eastern Colorado in 1911 by covered wagon. When they retired, they moved into town. He sat in his … more

By James Jesser | 9/6/23

With new knowledge comes new discoveries

My son is a Boy Scout. Hopefully, he will become an Eagle Scout like his dad, his grandpa, his uncle, not to mention 11 of the 12 men who walked on the moon. Whether he does or not, it has been an … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, MD | 9/6/23

De Smet FCCLA officers were busy fundraising this weekend. There are freshly painted paw prints at De Smet businesses. The FCCLA is planning round two if a person or business would like one. Contact Shannon Palmlund at shannon.palmlund@k12.sd.us.

Paw prints showing off Bulldog pride

8/30/23

First day of country school — memories of a student

The girl’s gaze swept up the hill before them, the hardest part of their one-and-a-half-mile trek to country school. It felt good to wear shoes after running barefoot all summer. Though the leather … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/30/23

The world’s best hope

The Great Seal of the United States contains a phrase — “E Pluribus Unum,” meaning “out of many, one.” Out of a nation filled with many different people of many different backgrounds comes … more

By Kristi Noem | 8/30/23

If you’re a quilter, what’s your worst nightmare?

My wife is a quilter. She can't have enough cloth - of all colors. She calls it a "stash." So, this poem from Yvonne Hollenbeck is meaningful to me, and it may be to you as well. Oh! It also promotes … more

By Jim Thompson | 8/30/23

Distracted by puppy dog eyes, and grilled shrimp

I have always had a soft spot for animals, and I’m blaming my lack of getting much done lately on a pair of brown eyes belonging to our last little black lab who hasn’t found a new home yet. The … more

By Amy Halverson | 8/30/23

What happened when the Apostle Paul met the king

In the first half of Acts chapter 17, we see that the Apostle Paul preached the gospel in two different places and got two different results. Have you ever been part of a conversation where two … more

By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church | 8/30/23

Legion family includes the Auxiliary, Sons and Riders

I have referred to the American Legion Family in the past; today I would like to give more information on the rest of our family. The American Legion Auxiliary, The Sons of The American Legion and … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 8/30/23

Grandma Award

8/23/23

Look to the Bible to gauge what is true

In the first half of Acts chapter 17, we see that the Apostle Paul preached the gospel in two different places and got two different results. First, he preached in Thessalonica, which was a larger … more

By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church | 8/23/23

Enjoy a laugh

The same Iowa reader with a ZEN sense of humor included a second installment. Enjoy. 1. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a wise investment. 2. If you tell the … more

By Jim Thompson | 8/23/23

A teacher’s first day of country school

The young woman’s gaze swept across the room in front of her, the single room in which she would teach her sixteen students. Most had attended country school last year, but there would be a few new … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/23/23

Back-to-school breakfasts, with waffle options

With school starting, I thought it would be a good time to share some easy breakfast tips for those busy mornings when the children are hungry, but there is no time to make a big breakfast. The best … more

By Amy Halverson | 8/23/23

Funding is from supporters and member volunteers

Today, I would like to cover the funding of some of our local American Legion Posts. Some people, even some of our American Legion members, believe that The American Legion receives funding from our … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 8/23/23

Health care in U.S. is expensive, complicated

Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex — and expensive — the challenges increase. In the U.S., both the organization … more

By Tom Dean, MD | 8/23/23