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One of my favorite pastimes is welding. I have welded thousands of custom branding irons over the years. I’ve made them for hundreds of ranchers but also as souvenirs for friends, family and even …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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7/1/26
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If there is one statement that sums up the embodiment of a cow, it’s that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. It is an attitude of covetousness that what they are barred …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/25/26
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For the past several weeks, I have felt like a child on an adult version of an Easter egg hunt. I don’t think I went more than a few days without finding pieces of eggshell in the yard, a little …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/25/26
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Long ago and far away (well not terribly far away), before there were cell phones, iPods, iPads and other electronical streaming devices, there was the transistor radio, and it seemed made for …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/25/26
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It hasn’t changed. Oh, the wood has darkened and the edges are worn and tattered, but it looks the same as it did 67 years ago. Tan streaks alternate between dark, nearly black areas on the top. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/25/26
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Engaging with the next generation keeps me focused on what’s important: South Dakota’s future. Recently, Sandy and I hosted all of the state government interns for a picnic. This is an annual …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/25/26
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What comes to mind when I ask the question, "What was your yield?” I think I would stand a pretty good chance of winning a bet if I said corn or soybeans. Many producers love to share given yields …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/17/26
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It is definitely the time of year for rummage sales. It seems like everyone is having one, and every city is hosting a citywide rummage sale event. My brother contacted me a couple months ago, asking …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/17/26
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A few times a year, folks in Pierre wake up for morning walks through Hilger’s Gulch to a sea of Old Glory that seems to have magically appeared. Each time, we are reminded to be grateful for our …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/17/26
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“There is a certain glory attends on water by night,” wrote Henry David Thoreau, “By it the heavens are related to the earth, undistinguishable from a sky beneath you.” While living in …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/17/26
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When talking with people who have lived in the area for many years, I am often amazed by the memory they have of where people lived. It might sound like this. “Do you know where so and so lives?” …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/10/26
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If you have been to a coffee shop lately, you are probably familiar with dirty sodas, a trendy beverage that combines soft drinks with various add-ins. Typically, they feature a base of popular sodas …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/10/26
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“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails” –William Arthur Ward I do not like the wind. It sucks moisture out of my garden. It …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/10/26
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South Dakota’s legacy is rich. Our way of life was forged by resilient homesteaders, and we have become a beacon to the nation through the hard work and steadfast faith of our people. The first …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/10/26
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Death to all weeds, right? Believe it or not, I do not like weeds as much as anyone else. A big thing to note, though, everyone has a different definition of what they consider to be a weed. …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/10/26
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It began slowly. Three successive clunks on the roof. Then a few more until soon the pounding noise came in deafening waves that matched the howl of the wind through the trees. Through my window, I …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/4/26
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This week, I am sharing tips for planting tomatoes in the garden this year. I plant tomatoes every year, and somehow, I always manage to enjoy a good harvest. When we lived in town, I established a …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/4/26
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It is a truism for good and for ill that we “are what we think.” As an old schoolteacher, I have always generally been in favor of thinking. Our minds are amazing things that are often used to …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/4/26
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I’ve been talking a lot about seeding lately, but to complete a grassland seeding, you need a seed plan. There are a number of different conservation professionals who can complete a seed plan for …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/4/26
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On Memorial Day, people across South Dakota and the nation will gather for parades, backyard barbeques and the unofficial start of summer. American flags will wave proudly in our communities; …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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5/27/26
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