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A hug when I come home after a long day. A smile that melts my heart. A song and a dance that are spontaneous and carefree. Those are some of the blessings that come to mind when I think about my …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, Md
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11/3/22
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It’s no secret that costs are rising in just about every aspect of our daily lives. We’ve talked quite a bit about the skyrocketing cost of food and gas, and our businesses are facing these …
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By Kristi Noem
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10/28/22
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A tall, strapping farmer strode purposefully to the front counter of his general store. “Hey, Chet! I need two bags of hog mash. Would you have them in a pink calico?” Such a scene may have been …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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10/28/22
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I've been a baseball fan since I heard the Saturday game of the week with Diz and Pee Wee back in my childhood, but baseball has changed. I know that I have, too. I'm older now and long for the days …
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By Jim Thompson
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10/28/22
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The weather is definitely changing, and with the dropping temperatures and cold wind, we finally decided to get ready for winter. I’ve been dragging my feet to pack up things for the year. I’m …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/28/22
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For many of my friends, harvest is winding down and even completed for some. It is awe inspiring to ponder everything that has happened for the harvest to even be possible. From all the planning, to …
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By Pastor Jerod Jordan, Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church
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10/28/22
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As a lover of the history of science and medicine, one of my favorite topics to read and learn about is the discovery of germ theory. Up until the mid to late 1800s, diseases had numerous other …
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By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.
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10/28/22
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The record-breaking pace continues for South Dakota’s tourism industry – even with high inflation raising gas prices for visitors to our state. We recently rounded up Custer State Park’s famous …
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By Kristi Noem
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10/20/22
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I had to stop the trailer! The auger from the hopper on the combine spewed a heavy stream of oats as the wagon traveled under it. I wrestled with the clutch to get the tractor out of gear. But the …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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10/20/22
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I come from a family that is very Norwegian on both sides. We do not describe the noon meal as lunch and the evening meal as dinner. In my Norwegian family, we call the noon meal dinner, and the …
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By Pastor Jerod Jordan, Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church
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10/20/22
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Hunting season has begun, and in my family, the big seasons were always pheasant and deer season. I have fond memories of both, but I have to admit that I’d rather eat deer over pheasant any day. I …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/20/22
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As you read this today, I'm in Ireland, if world conflicts and airline issues don’t interfere, visiting old friends in my "home away from home," Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. Watch my Facebook …
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By Jim Thompson
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10/20/22
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Every day, in the clinic or hospital, I meet extraordinary caregivers. They are the ones who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, sometimes for years at a time. When I ask them how they do …
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By Jill Kruse, D.O.
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10/20/22
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Today, in celebration of Native American Day, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement:For South Dakotans, the second Monday in October, is recognized as Native American Day. In 1990 South …
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By Kristi Noem
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10/13/22
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I am an expert at worrying about everything. I worry about not worrying enough sometimes. Foolish, I know. Worse than that, worry is not the practice of a person of faith. One of my favorite movies …
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By Pastor Jerod Jordan, Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church
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10/13/22
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Dad got a little tense during harvest. No matter how beautiful a crop looked out in the field, it didn’t do any good until it was safe inside a dry granary or bin. The pressure to get the crops in …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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10/13/22
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I'm older, and with the way the world is today, I'm pleased to not deal with stress as I once did when I was doing a "live" radio talk show. This story is a great one for all of us at any age.A GREAT …
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By Jim Thompson
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10/13/22
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It looks like our nice fall weather is ending, and the cold temperatures are arriving. Thankfully, I was able to get in the garden before the freeze and pick everything that could be used. Now, I’m …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/13/22
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It’s tempting to blame the pandemic for the dizzying rates of mental health concerns among American teens. We are all familiar with the impact COVID is having on our lives, and the disruption it …
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By Debra Johnston, M.D.
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10/13/22
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South Dakotans don’t ask much from their government. They just want the freedom to live their lives and for the government to guarantee a level playing field with common sense rules for everyone to …
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By Kristi Noem
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10/5/22
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