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Being a mom and a grandma has been the biggest blessing of my life. My children and my grandchildren are motivation to get up every single day and fight for a better future for all South Dakotans. My … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/16/24

Teach a kid to fish and …

It’s no big fish tale! If Dad even mentioned the words “go fishing,” the whole family would be ready and waiting in the car within 30 minutes. Worms dug. Poles packed. Lunch loaded. Tackle … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/16/24

We got chickens, and superb sauteed mushrooms

One thing we talked about doing as soon as we moved to the country was getting chickens, and it didn’t take us long. We ended up buying nine chicks, three of three different kinds: Buff Orpingtons, … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/16/24

‘See the miraculous in the common’ by paying attention

“Pay attention!” Words I often heard growing up from parents and teachers who desired I be a little more engaged in what I was actually doing rather than with whatever fancy or daydream currently … more

By Stuart Twite | 5/16/24

What’s love got to do with it?

It is just barely possible that I am not the first person to write the words I am about to write. Love is complicated. It is so on many levels. Love can run deep, but it’s also often shallow. It … more

By Stuart Twite | 5/8/24

Appreciate your teachers

May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to celebrate our educators and thank them for all they do for our students. However, there’s an ongoing problem in South Dakota – teacher salaries … more

By Kristi Noem | 5/8/24

Presents, pig farmers and cookie jars

There were definitely advantages to being the youngest child, growing up on our South Dakota farm. The biggest one was that by the time they got to number six, the folks had pretty much used up all … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/8/24

Cutting the cheese and making it last – and baked ziti

I love to grate my own cheese, but I get tired of finding mold on my blocks of cheese in the refrigerator. I’m hoping I may have found a solution. For those who have been reading my column or who … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/8/24

Learning to adapt after a stroke

Working as a registered nurse in inpatient rehabilitation, I am often called upon to care for patients who have had a cerebrovascular accident, or more commonly called, a stroke. I have observed … more

By Carter Holm, RN | 5/8/24

Based on science, built on trust

As we approach the end of our 22nd season, I would like to thank our audience for trusting us to bring them health information that is current and accurate. There are many doctors out there who … more

By Jill Kruse, D.O. | 5/1/24

Sure as the wind

It stood 60 feet tall. Four sturdy metal legs, anchored to the ground, telescoped to the top where a six-foot wheel of angled blades spun into a blur. The giant sentinel greeted everyone who entered … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 5/1/24

All moved in, and parmesan fries

After what feels like ages, we’ve finally moved into our new home. It was a long weekend of more packing, moving and cleaning, but we’ve officially moved out of our home in De Smet and onto our … more

By Amy Halverson | 5/1/24

Give more than lip service to loving your neighbor

It is my privilege and blessing to work at the Good Samaritan Society. The other morning after breakfast, I walked one of our residents, a soft-spoken and gentle soul, back to her room. We talked … more

By Stuart Twite | 4/29/24

Moving day approaches, and breakfast casserole

Things here are a bit crazier than usual. I’m writing this while surrounded by boxes and my laptop on a folding table amongst stacks of papers as I sit on a chair I had to steal from the kitchen. … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/29/24

Hospitality filtered through the ages

The couple made their way through the dry prairie grass from the neighboring wagon. Fina smiled a welcome. “Come sit by the fire. I’ll put the coffee on to boil.” Thankful she had ground extra … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/29/24

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

From a young age, my mom and dad taught me that the Bible teaches us to pray for the Holy Land of Israel. In the face of brazen and callous attacks from those hell bent on the annihilation of the … more

By Kristi Noem | 4/29/24

Suffering from dry skin? Join the club

An exceedingly common question I get in clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. The questions aren’t just in the clinic; my own children, family and … more

4/29/24

Plants, baking from scratch

Hopefully, everyone was able to enjoy some time outside this past weekend. With the weather we’ve been having lately, it’s hard telling when we may get two nice days in a row again. I can’t say … more

By Amy Halverson | 4/17/24

Checking for miracles

On a balmy February afternoon, I succumbed to the nagging temptation. I could not help myself. Just inside my garden fence I scratched in small patches of seeds - lettuce, spinach and radishes. … more

By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel | 4/17/24

Banish the cartels

There is an invasion happening at our southern border. It is a war zone. People are dying every day because of the crime, drug and human trafficking flowing into our country. President Trump is right … more

By Kristi Noem | 4/10/24