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“Kristi, he’s turning blue!” Those were the words of my mom when my son Booker was just four years old. I was helping out with the annual picnic at our church when she came racing over to me …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/19/23
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Shafts of light danced on the dirt path like a glittering lattice. They flashed on brightly, then flickered out as the breeze brushed the leaves above and shut out the sun. We ambled through the tree …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/19/23
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My garden is finally taking off, but I’ve discovered a traitor who seems determined to undermine my hard work. It seems like I’ve been working for months to finally see the fruits (or in this …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/19/23
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Have you ever heard something, were completely convinced of what you had heard and later found out you had heard it all wrong? Maybe you thought you knew something, a circumstance or an event, and …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/19/23
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As we get older, there are changes in the things we say. Here is a list that can be added to if you wish. In any event, it should start a conversation over the dinner table or coffee gathering. • …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/19/23
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I am a firm believer that our upbringing makes us who we are. I often talk about how I grew up on our family farm with my parents giving me impossible things to do. By challenging me with seemingly …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/12/23
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Hinges creaked as I shoved the red rickety door open. As I stepped over what remained of a rough threshold, a distinct odor greeted me. It was a blend of dusty corncobs, mice and oil. I reached for …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/12/23
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While living in Arizona some years ago, I decided to take a group hike into the Grand Canyon. It was not a particularly deep trek and scheduled for only a few hours. The day was beautiful, and the …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/12/23
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Since I had a stroke less than three months ago, I've been confronted by the reality of life ... and death. Now, as a Christian who understands that my death will be followed by my heavenly home, I …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/12/23
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Last week, we headed west for our first Halverson family vacation with my husband's family. We left on Wed., July 5, and stayed in a large cabin in Lead together, until we all headed back home on …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/12/23
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From Dr. Marcus Welby and Dr. Meredith Grey to “Hawkeye” Pierce and Doogie Howser, M.D., there have been a multitude of television doctors. You likely spend more time watching them than you do …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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7/12/23
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During Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address in 1981, he spoke of the significance of American values. He said, “it is time for us to realize that we’re too great a nation to limit ourselves …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/5/23
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Our driver slowly maneuvered the car through the dark and narrow tunnel, a round hole carved in the mountain. We held our breath, praying that nothing would come hurtling blindly around the curve …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/5/23
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Have you ever let someone down and deep down knew it? It is a terrible feeling that affects how we see ourselves and how we want others to see us; it makes us ache for resolution, for reconciliation. …
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By Stuart Twite
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7/5/23
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For those who think gardening is easy, let me just say that, although I love my garden, it takes a lot of work. There is nothing better than being able to pick fresh vegetables and herbs whenever …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/5/23
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The patient was young, healthy and short of breath. She had not been sick recently, other than a minor cough. Her oxygen level was normal, and her lungs sounded clear. Her heart rate was a little …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
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7/5/23
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There I was, sitting on the metal bleachers, jammed between two camps of noisy young athletes. It was the end-of-the-year junior high track meet. There was a break before my grandson’s next race, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/28/23
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During the course of our lives, we hope for many things, large and small. It may be health and long life, happy and safe family and friends or a particular lifestyle. Maybe it is for power, …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/28/23
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The Fourth of July is upon us. My friend Rod Nichols, prior to his death, gave me permission to use his poetry. This is one I've always loved because it speaks of rodeo, communities and love of …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/28/23
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It was a tough battle against the weeds in the garden, but I came out the winner with my plants ready to enjoy the rain when it finally came without having to compete for a drink. I ended up spending …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/28/23
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