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Agriculture is the bedrock of South Dakota. The ag industry is tough, and it’s often thankless, but it truly is how we feed the world. As a lifelong farmer and rancher myself, I take great pride in …
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By Kristi Noem
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2/8/23
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Back to last week’s story. Recall the Michigan man who used candy hearts inscribed, “Marry Me!” to propose to his sweetheart. The wordy confections, which came out in heart form in 1902, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/8/23
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Valentine’s Day means treating others the way you would like to be treated. My grandmother was very typical for her time. Her life revolved around her family, her home and her church. She was …
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By James Jesser
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2/8/23
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I love inspirational stories. After football season there have been many. Here's one that gives you good sermon material. Once upon a time there were a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a running …
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By Jim Thompson
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2/8/23
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Feb. 7 marks Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthday. Laura was born in 1867 in a little gray house made of logs near Pepin, Wis. How fun it must have been for Laura to remember back to her favorite …
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By Julie Frances Miller
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2/8/23
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The main run of the South Dakota legislative session lasts nine weeks, and by the time you read this column, we will be in week five. At the deadline, 241 House bills and 209 Senate bills were filed, …
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By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8
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2/8/23
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The Legislature had its only five-day week of the session in week 4, and we were hard at work. This week was also the bill-filing deadline for all members and committees. Now, the table is set for …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree
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2/8/23
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The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and if you’re like us, that means you’ll be getting together with family and friends to celebrate game day on Sunday. We haven’t made any plans yet, …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/8/23
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Most people know that getting enough sleep is important for their health, but many do not realize that there are specific health benefits that come from getting a good night’s sleep. Getting enough …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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2/8/23
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2/1/23
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Family is everything. I grew up working our family farm and ranch with my parents and siblings. When my dad passed away, my siblings worked together to keep our family’s dreams alive. My greatest …
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By Kristi Noem
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2/1/23
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“Hey DeAnn! C’mon, you have to help me with my Valentines.” My brother often tried to rope me into his projects, especially if the tasks were not exactly what he considered pleasant. He was a …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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2/1/23
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February is Valentine’s month. We all look forward to receiving reminders from our family and friends that we are loved. I send my valentines to Loveland, Colo., and they are remailed with a …
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By James Jesser
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2/1/23
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We all have heard the negatives about what we eat. Wally McRae could put it all in perspective. Here’s a good example.An ounce of preventionEggs'll give you fatty heart. Beef'll plug your veins. …
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By Jim Thompson
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2/1/23
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I’m not a fan of the cold, and with temperatures not even getting into the double digits, I’m spending the majority of my time inside. Thankfully, I’ve found plenty to keep me busy. I have a …
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By Amy Halverson
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2/1/23
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Recently, I received a mailing from my clinic reminding me it is time to schedule my annual preventative care physical. Apparently, doctors need to go to the doctor, too, even when they feel fine. …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
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2/1/23
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By the time you see this report we will have completed over one third of the 2023 legislative session. The last day for unlimited bill introduction by legislators was Jan. 26. After that date, each …
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By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8
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2/1/23
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Republican lawmakers today announced the Stronger and Safer for 2024 legislative package to strengthen South Dakota’s election laws in an effort to protect the public's confidence in the election …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree
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2/1/23
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1/25/23
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This week, we welcomed the South Dakota State University football team to the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. On January 8th, the Jackrabbits brought home a Football Championship Subdivision …
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By Kristi Noem
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1/25/23
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