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11/30/22
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For most of us, we hope to never need help from emergency responders. But when our darkest moments come, we depend on them to be there for us. And they answer the call. They put their lives on the …
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By Kristi Noem
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11/30/22
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I love dogs. Many dogs fill my memories: Cubby, Mitzi, Bear, Cloudy and others. My travel in rodeo and radio has taught me to enjoy other people’s dogs. Our neighbors just brought home a puppy. My …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/30/22
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She tied her small gingham apron in the back, just like Mom, and followed her into the porch. They pulled back the heavy rug that covered the wooden basket and began filling a porcelain bowl with …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/30/22
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Advent can be a devout and joyful time of preparation for the coming of Jesus, but this is usually not at the top of everyone’s mind right after Thanksgiving. I’m guessing, but most of us have …
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By Deacon Christopher Kirst, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
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11/30/22
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It was an exciting weekend for my husband Josh and me. It took several days of hunting, but Sunday night, I finally took a shot at my first deer. During the past couple weeks, we spent several nights …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/30/22
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This year, nearly 250,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 130,000 will die from it. In South Dakota, 660 people will be diagnosed, and over 400 will die from the disease. Lung cancer …
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By Daniel Petereit, Md, Fabs, Fastro
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11/30/22
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The Iroquois Elementary Student Council made a "Thankful Tree.” All elementary students and staff were given a leaf to write what they are thankful for and place it on the tree. Pictured are …
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11/24/22
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Whether you’re lacing up for a state tournament, bundling up for a late-season high school football game, or setting up for the start of winter, the fall season is a great time of year for sports …
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By Sen. John Thune
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11/24/22
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The wind howled wildly outside the bedroom, wrenching her from her dreams. Suddenly, a plunking sound added to the cacophony. Something soft pummeled the window. A blizzard! On Thanksgiving Day. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/24/22
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No gifts to worry about … just enjoying the smells from the kitchen and eating turkey (the white meat), mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce. MMM... I got this memory from an old friend some …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/24/22
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The holidays can be stressful for many who are hosting big family gatherings, but they shouldn’t be. The holidays are about enjoying time with family. My mom’s side of the family has taken this …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/24/22
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"But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love …
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By Deacon Christopher Kirst, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
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11/24/22
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We first hear of the Ingalls Family celebrating Thanksgiving in “On the Banks of Plum Creek.” Pa shot a goose which Ma stewed for dinner. The meals were usually skimpy at the Ingalls house, but …
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By James Jesser
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11/24/22
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A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to …
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By Joanie Holm, C.N.P.
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11/24/22
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11/16/22
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I am proud to be Governor of the best state in America to live, work, and retire as a veteran. That’s important – the state that sets the gold standard for Freedom should also lead the …
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11/16/22
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A summer Sunday drive…Mom’s right-hand fingers wrapped around the handle on her wing-vent window. On his side, Dad’s elbow stuck out, darkening his farmer tan. The folks commented on various …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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11/16/22
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As we get older, eventually, we slow down. That used to trouble me, but thanks to Tony Bulat, my old Air Force fighter-pilot friend, I have a new philosophy. It’s called Slower, Older, Smarter. The …
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By Jim Thompson
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11/16/22
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The holidays are fast approaching, and everyone is starting to get ready by planning Thanksgiving get-togethers and pulling out the Christmas decorations. It seems like the stores start putting out …
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By Amy Halverson
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11/16/22
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