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I have a deep sense of compassion and respect for our Native American population here in South Dakota. I firmly believe that we solve problems best when we work together and communicate. This is why …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/5/24
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The story is told that the great 20th century theologian Karl Barth, whose work included several thousand pages of densely packed theology including his magnum opus “Church Dogmatics,” which, …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/5/24
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“I wonder if the northerns will be biting.” Delmer could barely contain his excitement. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. The final field was planted. Corn, oats and wheat seeds were in the …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/5/24
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It seems the weekends are never long enough for all we want to do. However, we did make good use of this weekend and the good weather we had on Saturday. We finally got the chicken coop completed. …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/5/24
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I hope everyone was able to celebrate during the long Memorial Day weekend. It was definitely a long weekend for me, but there wasn’t a lot of celebrating. It started somewhat early with a funeral …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/29/24
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As the beautiful vibrant colors of spring paint our landscapes, and the sweet scent of renewal fills the air, it’s time to celebrate one of the most thrilling aspects of South Dakota: travel and …
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By Kristi Noem
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5/29/24
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A penny saved is a penny earned. It all adds up. Every little bit helps.
They were simple, everyday sayings. They were life philosophies. They were the way we were brought up. So, growing up on …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/29/24
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When my oldest daughter was very young, she developed, for a time, a great fear of volcanoes. We lived in Massachusetts, and she was very aware that there were no volcanoes within erupting distance. …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/29/24
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“The State of South Dakota lacks criminal jurisdiction over Indian Country crimes; thus, in reality, the sole provider of law enforcement services to the Oglala Sioux Tribe is the federal …
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By Kristi Noem
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5/22/24
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“Wind in the west, fish bite best.” The old wives’ tale touts wind direction as providing the best times to fish. Famous outdoorsman Patrick McManus limited the best fishing times to two: …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/22/24
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I feel like we’re always planting our garden late, but this year it’s late and at a new location, which is making me even more nervous. We always try to plant before the end of May, but it seems …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/22/24
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Do you ever find yourself in a place where you know you need something but can’t really put your finger on what it is? It may be a time of great distress when so much comes at you that your heart, …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/22/24
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What do we do when one day we can smile, laugh and look back at memories with fondness and thankfulness for the life we shared with our loved one when the next day we feel paralyzed by our pain and …
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By Amanda Kriens, CCHW
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5/22/24
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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 …
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By Kristi Noem
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5/16/24
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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 …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/16/24
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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, …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/16/24
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“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 …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/16/24
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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 …
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By Stuart Twite
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5/8/24
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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 …
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By Kristi Noem
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5/8/24
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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 …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/8/24
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