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Eight simple gardening tips for the season

Gardening season isn’t far off now; perhaps you already have some things coming up in your gardening space, or maybe you are still waiting for one more big snow to make its appearance to know that … more

By Merissa Alink | 4/19/23

American Indian healthcare

American Indians face some unique challenges when it comes to caring for health. Culturally, we view health in a holistic manner as a balance of our bodies, mind and spirit that allows for good … more

By Sophie Two Hawk, Md; Arna Mora, Md; Carol Whitman, Md | 4/19/23

The Hazel L. Meyer Memorial Library has lots of puzzles to offer.

Thirty things about our libraries — who knew?

Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats, but there is so much more to the story. Libraries not only provide books, they also provide many other services and play a vital role in the … more

By Submitted By Hazel L. Meyer And Dorothee Pikie Memorial Libraries | 4/19/23

A fire ignited in a field south of the H.T. Albrecht farm south of De Smet on Tuesday. Due to the high winds and dry conditions, the fire spread quickly. De Smet Fire Department responded and were provided mutual aid support from Oldham, Lake Preston, Howard and Carthage Fire Departments. The fire crossed a road and a large number of corn stalk bales caught fire on the Albrecht farm. The fire continued to burn through the night. A controlled burn in a neighboring field from a couple of days earlier is believed to be the cause.

Blazin’ Tuesday

4/12/23

The spirit of Easter

During the Easter season, we spend time with our families, we celebrate with our friends and neighbors, and we are thankful for our many blessings. It’s a time when people come together to help one … more

By Kristi Noem | 4/12/23

Chick sidekick

“Peep, peep, peep!” I followed the sound to the area with wire cages in the back of the farm supply store - the baby chicks! People circled around. Small children squealed in delight. I quietly … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/12/23

Easter with family; Oh-so-good chicken

I hope everyone was able to enjoy Easter with family. We spent Sunday with my husband’s side of the family for a traditional Easter gathering. Almost the entire family was able to attend the … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/12/23

Christ’s divine mercy

The truth is, whether we are Methodist, Mennonite, Hutterite, Lutheran, Apostolic, Catholic or non-denominational Christian, we have more in common than not. We all love Jesus and believe in His … more

By Deacon Christopher Kirst, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish | 4/12/23

I can see clearly now

Johnny Nash may have started his song with “I can see clearly now, the rain has gone,” but what about someone with cataracts? They cannot easily see “all the obstacles in their way,” and … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 4/12/23

The calendar says it’s time for spring even though Mother Nature and the weatherman are not cooperating. Alex and Stephanie Botkin took advantage of the ‘warm’ temps on Sunday and got their Harley out for a ride. It takes a hearty breed!

Taking advantage of a nice spring day!

4/5/23

Making the best state in the nation even better

As the 2023 legislative session comes to a close, I want to take a moment to look back at what the legislature and I were able to accomplish working together for the people of South Dakota. We … more

By Kristi Noem | 4/5/23

The Easter Bunny survives and carries on

“Hey, Delmer, are you going to help make nests?” Mom had just sent me outside to build nests for the Easter Bunny, so he would know where to leave the eggs the next morning. “Nah, I’m too old … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/5/23

How to make colored eggs, and then devil them

With Easter right around the corner, I’m sure many families are preparing to dye Easter eggs. This week I thought I’d share a fun way to make deviled eggs look more festive, while adding some … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/5/23

The cross, a symbol of death and victory

My wife recently had a conversation with a fellow Christian who did not understand why, during Lent, we focus on Jesus’ passion and death. When we look to the cross, every Christian sees a sign of … more

By Deacon Christopher Kirst, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish | 4/5/23

A thing called baseball

Baseball remains my favorite sport. Despite changing the rules; despite the money that changed the players; despite all of that, I still like baseball. Throw the ball; hit the ball; catch the ball. … more

By Jim Thompson | 4/5/23

A passion for pump organs

It happens every time. I enter a historic museum, scan the room and spot it – a Victorian pump organ. I can't see what else is in the room or focus on the docent's voice because the pump organ is … more

By Julie Frances Miller | 4/5/23

Preorders open for Laura Ingalls Wilder “Pioneer Girl” book

The latest book in the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Pioneer Girl” series will be released in late May of this year. The South Dakota State Historical Society is taking preorders for “Pioneer Girl: The … more

4/5/23

Looking at what we accomplished in this session

With the completion of the 2023 legislative session, I believe a brief examination of its successes and failures is in order. Let’s begin with a review of some numbers. The Senate has 35 … more

By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8 | 4/5/23

Life really is worth living

For urgent help: anyone experiencing a crisis can call 988 and press 1 for mental health assistance. Counselors are available twenty-four/seven. Call 911 for all life-threatening situations. Reading … more

By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant | 4/5/23

Hindered by pain in your heel?

If you have pain on the bottom of your foot at the heel, especially when you take your first steps of the day, you likely have plantar fasciitis. One of the most common causes of foot pain, plantar … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, Md | 4/5/23