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This tornado was spotted forming right across from Spirit Lake on August 10. Luckily, it didn’t do much except for form! more

8/16/23

The unsung heroes of Sturgis

I didn’t think I’d find so much Jesus at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. He’s everywhere all the time, but I didn’t expect to feel his presence at a pancake breakfast at the Buffalo Chip. He … more

By Kristi Noem | 8/16/23

The zen of sarcasm

I got this from an Iowa reader, someone with a weird sense of humor! The zen of sarcasm 1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside … more

By Jim Thompson | 8/16/23

What must I do to be saved?

What would you say is the most important question in the world today? What is the one question that it is absolutely imperative that we, as a human race, must find the answer? If we went out on the … more

By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church | 8/16/23

Apron to the rescue!

It took my eyes a few seconds to adjust to the darkness as I stepped inside. Tiny dust moats danced in sunbeams that flickered through the windows. There was just enough light to see the bales and … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/16/23

The Purple Heart Recipient and Gold Star Family member event was held last week with approximately 280 people in attendence. Attendees sang God Bless America.

County’s first American Legion Post was Arlington Post 42

For the past few weeks, we have had some inspiring words from our Department (State) Commander, Courtney Steffen. From time to time, I will bring you more of her inspirational words. Today, I’ll … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 8/16/23

Rock on! Sloppy Joe casserole

Hail was the theme for last week. First the hailstorm, and then a Halestorm concert. I could have done without the first hailstorm, which caught us by surprise and did some pretty bad damage to the … more

By Amy Halverson | 8/16/23

Back to school, back to schoolhere we go, back to school!

Here it is - August. Summer has flown by, and already, there is Halloween candy filling the shelves of Walmart. For most of us, August also brings the normal adjustment of transitioning back to the … more

By Nikki Eining, CSW-PIP, QMPH | 8/16/23

Chad Kruse almost had to find a canoe when his store on Main Street De Smet closed on Saturday. Rain totals were different from all around the county, but about 5-7" was reported in De Smet.

... That’s a lot of water

8/9/23

Sturgis: The fastest and freest

South Dakotans are proud people. We are proud of our upbringing, our small-town values and our old-fashioned work ethic. There is one thing, though, that we South Dakotans are prouder of than … more

By Kristi Noem | 8/9/23

Mom’s top ten apron apps

In nearly every memory of my mom, she is wearing an apron. She wore that homemade cotton garment whether she was cooking, cleaning, feeding the chickens or helping Dad repair the corn picker. My … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/9/23

You are a chosen instrument of God

Who am I? It’s a question we all ask ourselves at one point or another. Some of us find ourselves asking that question several times throughout our lives. In a world where we are encouraged to let … more

By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church | 8/9/23

Pop go the garden flowers, and zucchini bread

My garden has been looking extra special lately. I’m finally keeping up with the weeds, getting some produce and having lots of extra, unexpected color. Weeding out the garden was going in spurts, … more

By Amy Halverson | 8/9/23

Why so high? Why so low? A look at drug prices

High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, on-going issues. Drug prices in the United States are among the highest in the world. A recent survey by the Rand Corporation looked at drug … more

By Tom Dean, MD | 8/9/23

As you travel through life

Since I like this poem so much, and since it means so much to me, I can assume that I've shared it prior to this. Nonetheless, the meaning is so important that it's worth a repeat. No extra charge :) … more

By Jim Thompson | 8/9/23

State Commander Steffen’s motto is ‘Pursue Purpose’

During the last couple of weeks, we have had some inspiring words from our new Department (State) Commander Courtney Steffen, and I would like to share a little more about her and more of her … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 8/9/23

Telling a story of hope

The United States of America was created because of a sense of hope. Our founders had the hope that one day we would be a nation of greatness, of self-governance and of freedom. In too many … more

By Kristi Noem | 8/2/23

Tied to my mother’s apron strings

In almost all my memories of our mother, she is wearing an apron. In the mornings she walked into the kitchen and reached for an apron. She slipped the top section over her head, tied the strings in … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 8/2/23

The power of Christ changes hearts

“Everyone you meet has a story you know nothing about.” This is a saying we hear often in today’s world, and it is typically used to help remind us to avoid being judgmental toward others. The … more

By Pastor Jim Millman, De Smet Community Church | 8/2/23

Sweet corn is easy to freeze – enjoy it all year!

If you love the taste of sweet corn in the middle of summer and you are looking for the best way to enjoy it all year long, then freezing it is your answer! It requires no special equipment, and … more

By Amy Halverson | 8/2/23