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Republican legislators celebrated the passage of 10 election integrity bills to strengthen the security of South Dakota elections and increase voter confidence in South Dakota’s election laws. …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree
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3/29/23
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Many of our fellow Americans are not aware that March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Today, I will attempt to remedy that, at least for those who will read this. Our nation’s Vietnam …
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By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant
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3/29/23
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It has been nine years since my medical school acceptance. I can describe my personal process in two words: arduous and lengthy. Now, this may not be the case for all people that apply to medical …
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By Samantha Darnall-Welinger, M.D.
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3/29/23
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3/22/23
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I talk a lot about the American Dream. Unfortunately, that’s unusual these days. To me, the American Dream was an ideal that was embedded in my heart since I was a child. I think that had a lot to …
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By Kristi Noem
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3/22/23
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NIMBY — Not In My BackyardLook out people of Lake Preston. The NIMBYS are coming. Nimby is just a short word for Not in My Back Yard. Over the years I have lived here, some on the council, some not …
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I am so blessed to have friends who are talented wordsmiths. One such is Elaine Shipley in Fallon, Mont. Lainey has given me permission to use one of her musings.Inspiration and memories If at some …
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By Jim Thompson
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3/22/23
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For many years the stage and the silver screen have dripped with dramatic scenes that involved a handkerchief. Shakespeare’s Othello killed his wife over a misunderstanding about a hanky. Bad guys …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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3/22/23
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Before my junior year in high school, I returned from a Boy Scout canoeing trip to discover my sister had been killed in a car crash. I will never forget the sadness of the moment when I walked into …
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By Richard Holm, MD
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3/22/23
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There is nothing better than homemade pasta sauce, but most of us don’t always have the time to take on making homemade sauces. Fortunately, there are several ways to make store-bought sauces taste …
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By Amy Halverson
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3/22/23
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For 134 years, South Dakota has counted on regular citizens to do the business of governing our state. We have rejected attempts to create a full-time legislature. State legislators don’t have …
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By Rep. Will Mortenson
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3/22/23
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The snow that fell last week was perfect for building a snowman. Many can be seen around town, including this one on the beside of the Welcome Center.
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3/15/23
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There’s a perception that South Dakota’s future is charted in Pierre. That’s where big decisions get made; where Governors have taken historic actions; where legislators go every …
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3/15/23
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This may not relate to everyone, but for those who read printed ads or hear them on the radio or TV, today's notes will help with what one notices about advertised products.Advertising notes NEW - …
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By Jim Thompson
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3/15/23
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“Oh, yoohoo! Could you please help little-ol’ me?” Picture the damsel in distress in the old movie. She twirls her ruffled parasol. She flutters her eyelashes and her lacy white handkerchief -- …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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3/15/23
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As I was browsing at all the recipes I’ve shared so far, I realized I rarely share drink recipes. This is pretty crazy considering all the drink recipes I’ve collected throughout my time …
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By Amy Halverson
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3/15/23
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The main run of the 98th legislative session is over, and we will be in recess until we return to Pierre on March 27 to consider vetoes. Here are a few highlights of the work your citizen legislature …
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By Rep. Tim Reisch, Dist. 8
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3/15/23
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Going into the 2023 Legislative Session, a top priority for lawmakers was delivering tax relief for South Dakotans. After weeks of debate and negotiations, I am proud of the House and Senate for …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree
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3/15/23
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Whenever I look at ways to trim our budget, my thoughts turn to groceries first. However, with the rising costs at the grocery store, it can seem complicated, if not impossible, to feed a family on a …
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By Merissa Alink
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3/15/23
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"The opinion seems to have got abroad in some manner that there is much suffering in Dakota in consequence of the hard winter. To read eastern papers, one would think that between being buried and …
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By Cindy Wilson
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3/15/23
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