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Nothing seems to elicit a tempered response more than the site of thistles in grass for many a producer, or hunter, for that matter. Not that I advocate for thistles everywhere but to go after the …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/19/25
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6/11/25
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My family has ranched the same area of western South Dakota for generations. My hometown of Union Center is a very small community. In town, one will find Cammack Ranch Supply, a store that is a big …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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6/11/25
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of awareness, it was the age of questioning, it was the epoch of trust, it was the epoch of doubt, it was the season of patience, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/11/25
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There is never a dull moment at our house, but I have to say today was a little more chaotic than most. Let’s begin with the layout we have going on, which is a bit of a circus. We have our three …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/11/25
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6/4/25
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I hope everyone enjoyed Memorial Day this weekend. Many had an extra-long weekend, which is always nice. Memorial Day weekend is always a good time to remember those we have lost and to appreciate …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/4/25
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Planting a tree, any tree, is good, right? It is good for the environment and all that jazz. Well, the first thing we need to keep in mind in our part of the world is that this was prairie not …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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6/4/25
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“A little dab’ll do ya!” The cartoon guy’s hair magically morphed from shaggy to shiny. The announcer claimed that when you use it, the girls will love to run their fingers through your hair. …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/21/25
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There is a noticeable trend in my prayer life lately. For months and months, I have been asking God for clarity and His direction as I try to figure out some major life transitions involving …
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By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet & Iroquois Methodist Church
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5/21/25
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The Hard Winter of 1880-81 feels like it was a very long time ago, well receded into those shrouding mists of history. I was recently reminded that it was not as distant as we usually feel it is. The …
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By Cindy Wilson
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5/17/25
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The time of year has arrived when everyone is planting gardens and flowers. I have been waiting months for the weather to warm up, so I could enjoy planting, working in the garden and seeing some …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/17/25
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“No good will come of this device.” British journalist C. P. Scott is believed to have made the prediction about the initial invention of the television. Mr. Scott was referring to the etymology …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/17/25
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The first week of May is National Small Business Week, an opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurs, small business owners, farmers and ranchers who make up South Dakota’s small businesses. They …
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By Sen. John Thune
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5/16/25
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I think we all have recipes we grew up with that remind us of our childhood. One of my favorites is sloppy joes. There is nothing like a warm, messy and undeniably comforting dish to awaken childhood …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/16/25
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Have you ever read a story in the newspaper or on social media about someone who did something over-the-top for a stranger? These are my favorites. Like tipping a server not just the standard 15 or …
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By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet & Iroquois Methodist Church
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5/16/25
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Do you notice that when it comes to weeds, many (most) of us get very emotional. You would think there is a real-life monster out to end our very existence. We have no tolerance for weeds. The …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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5/16/25
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In South Dakota, we value personal responsibility, strong families and local control. We believe parents should remain the primary decision makers when raising their children. However, we also …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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5/4/25
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“Come here, I want to see you!” The directive was the very first phone call made by Alexander Graham Bell to his assistant, Thomas Watson. The call was made on March 10, 1876. Bell was …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/4/25
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