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I just thought it was old, but obviously it was special to her. She smiled softly as her fingers wrapped around the single, curved brass handle on the tiger-oak frame and tugged the glass door open. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/6/22

Leaders constantly learn

During my business life, I have managed often. And this I kept learning: I hoard notes from wiser leaders than I. That helps me keep learning. I share with you a small list from which you could learn … more

By Jim Thompson | 4/6/22

Legislative session ends with four Governor vetoes

Over the course of the last two weekends, I’ve been able to attend community events in Ramona and Arlington to support the fire department and the American Legion. Both events had huge crowds in … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree, Dist. 8 | 4/6/22

Living the sweet, simple pioneer life

In many ways, the pioneers led a simple life. The Ingalls family lived in tiny, homemade homes, cooked the same, simple meals over and over. Space was limited in their covered wagon, where they … more

By Julie Frances Miller | 4/6/22

Easy tex-mex pasta

Our kitchen remodel continues, and although it’s taking longer than expected, I can finally say some major improvements have been completed. Progress is being made thanks to some help from friends … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/6/22

From Acne to Zika

I enjoy visiting with my colleagues who are medical specialists. We dive in and explore the depths of a particular condition. However, there is something to say about the breadth of knowledge that a … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 4/6/22

Lake Preston athletes take to the street March 24 during track & field practice. They got a few good days to run outside before cooler temperatures came back.

Is that Spring air?

3/31/22

Taking care of people

South Dakota is in the middle of a healthcare boom. While the strain of the pandemic has challenged this industry across the country, our state has remained resilient. A new study from WalletHub … more

By Kristi Noem | 3/31/22

So, keep learning please

This comes from Mike McFarland, now living in Wyoming. He and I traveled to rodeos together, he as a bull fighter and me as the announcer. He regularly regales me with great material. THE RULES FOR … more

By Jim Thompson | 3/31/22

Hug the ‘porcupines’ and squeeze the ‘skunks’

The first church my kids really experienced and still remember was an outreach ministry that we were a part of for a few years about 10 years ago. About 10 couples left our home church and followed … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 3/31/22

How’s that for luck? Part II

“But…” The cold look in her father’s narrowed eyes defied any argument. No meant no. How could this be? How could a father withhold her own hard-earned money? How could he keep it when she … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 3/31/22

Cyber Ag partnership funds to protect food security

Great leaders, like Ronald Reagan, had a unique way of uniting people. He famously said, the person that agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and an ally – not a 20 percent traitor. I … more

By Sen. Casey Crabtree, Dist. 8 | 3/31/22

The positives and negatives of medical cannabis

Since ancient times, marijuana has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes in many cultures. In the United States, it became illegal during prohibition, like alcohol. Later, under the … more

By Andrew Ellsworth, MD | 3/31/22

Living in chaos, and cheesecake brownies

Living without a kitchen the past week has been a real challenge; having our kitchen boxed up and stacked all over our living room is making me feel claustrophobic. We were able to get the ceiling … more

By Amy Halverson | 3/31/22

Kitchen demolition has begun, and sugar cookie Chex mix

Our kitchen remodel is now in full swing, and it looks like we’ll be without a kitchen for at least a week or two. I knew the remodel would be a big project. We are replacing all of our cupboards, … more

By Amy Halverson | 3/23/22

Hicks vs Hippies

3/23/22

The hope of springtime

Sunday, March 20 marks the first day of Spring — at 10:33 a.m. CT/9:33 a.m. MT precisely, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. Spring is a crucial season for both of our state’s two largest … more

By Kristi Noem | 3/23/22

Be alert and watch for the ‘let’s go’ nod from your Master

The Felberg house has three crazy dogs - Malcolm, Poppy and Clover. We have had Malcolm, a yorkie - Pomeranian, a little over 8 years - named after Malcolm Jamal Warner of the Cosby Show. (What can I … more

By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church | 3/23/22

How’s that for luck?

“Ma will have your hide if you slop all the milk out of that bucket!” Emma giggled at the extra spring in her older sister’s step as they hurried to the house with the milk for the family. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 3/23/22

Legislature votes for more control of federal COVID funds

The 2022 SD Legislative Session wrapped up on March 3 except for “veto” day, which happens on March 28. The legislature did get the budget passed for the new fiscal year that starts on July 1, … more

By Rep. Lynn Schneider | 3/23/22