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9/9/22
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The beginning of September brings us to Labor Day weekend and the start of Workforce Development Month across the country.While America celebrates a national holiday, South Dakota has even more to …
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By Kristi Noem
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9/9/22
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“Think of a smell that makes you happy.” I posed this challenge to friends in the last few days, expecting a questioning frown or an eye roll. Boy, was I wrong! Every person closed their eyes and …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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9/9/22
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Listen, I'm retired, and I no longer have a staff. I've been doing this for over four years this time around, and I don't always remember what I've written about before. So, if you've already seen …
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By Jim Thompson
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9/9/22
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I think the best part of cooking is sharing recipes, especially great ones. My mom is always sharing recipes with me, and I’m yet to be disappointed by any of them. We were able to visit with my …
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By Amy Halverson
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9/9/22
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After a visit about aches, pains and various medical issues, a patient was commenting on getting older. Similar to other patients, I expected him to say something like, “It’s no fun getting …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
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9/9/22
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9/2/22
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When I was younger my dad always said, “Kristi, we don’t complain about things. We fix them.” As Governor, I focus on fixing problems for our state every day, especially when it comes to public …
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By Kristi Noem
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9/2/22
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This past month at my congregation, American Lutheran Church, I oversaw and officiated two wedding ceremonies, one in Canton, S.D. and one at ALC, and presided for a double baptism of twin boys. It …
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By Pastor Jonathan Dolan, American Lutheran Church, De Smet
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9/2/22
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Today we post news on social media, and the whole world knows in seconds. Years ago, a juicy tidbit was picked up, enhanced and spread through the continent within hours. Different method. Same …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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9/2/22
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I must confess. I may have a problem. After going on and on about how I was ready for a break from having puppies, I didn’t even make it 48 hours after our last puppy left before I ended up with …
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By Amy Halverson
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9/2/22
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8/24/22
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I’ve never been the type to settle for “good enough.” No matter what I’m doing, I try to strive for excellence. That’s all the more true when it comes to policies that impact our kids. …
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By Kristi Noem
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8/24/22
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People were bringing children to Jesus in order that he might touch them, and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to the disciples, “Let the …
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By Pastor Jonathon Dolan, American Lutheran Church, De Smet
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8/24/22
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Sundays, weddings and funerals. Two things were cleaned and polished for those special days: the car and our shoes. Weather permitting, someone parked the car close to the front yard fence. With an …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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8/24/22
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This time of year always makes me think about what it takes to prepare for a new school year, as I taught first and second grades years ago. Laura taught three “terms” of school, lasting two or …
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By Kitty Latane
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8/24/22
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I’m finally starting to find some goodies ready for picking in my garden, and hopefully, I’ll have more than enough to keep me busy soon. I’ve made sure to arrange for help when …
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By Amy Halverson
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8/24/22
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Do you think that we learn to despise the people we elect just in our lifetime? I beg to differ! They, all parties, have been disappointing us since the beginning of time. I won't preach on term …
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By Jim Thompson
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8/24/22
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For students with allergies and asthma, back to school means more than getting their backpacks filled with paper, pencils and any needed odds and ends. Keeping your child safe and healthy involves …
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By Mark E. Bubak, Md
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8/24/22
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