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Happy birthday, Laura!
Feb. 7 marks Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthday. Laura was born in 1867 in a little gray house made of logs near Pepin, Wis. How fun it must have been for Laura to remember back to her favorite … more
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Several tax reduction bills under consideration
The main run of the South Dakota legislative session lasts nine weeks, and by the time you read this column, we will be in week five. At the deadline, 241 House bills and 209 Senate bills were filed, … more
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The table is set
The Legislature had its only five-day week of the session in week 4, and we were hard at work. This week was also the bill-filing deadline for all members and committees. Now, the table is set for … more
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Football Sunday; cheese dip and pretzels
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and if you’re like us, that means you’ll be getting together with family and friends to celebrate game day on Sunday. We haven’t made any plans yet, … more
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Benefits of sleep: Why you should be sleeping more
Most people know that getting enough sleep is important for their health, but many do not realize that there are specific health benefits that come from getting a good night’s sleep. Getting enough … more
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Bud Bode was out on the deck during this week’s arctic blast, catching a few rays and working on his tan on a -9 degree morning. This week is a cold one, but luckily, it's looking like we'll get up into the 30's over the weekend!
Basking in the sun
Strengthening S.D. families
Family is everything. I grew up working our family farm and ranch with my parents and siblings. When my dad passed away, my siblings worked together to keep our family’s dreams alive. My greatest … more
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So romantic! Part one
“Hey DeAnn! C’mon, you have to help me with my Valentines.” My brother often tried to rope me into his projects, especially if the tasks were not exactly what he considered pleasant. He was a … more
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God's valentines are reminders of His love
February is Valentine’s month. We all look forward to receiving reminders from our family and friends that we are loved. I send my valentines to Loveland, Colo., and they are remailed with a … more
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What food’ll do for ya
We all have heard the negatives about what we eat. Wally McRae could put it all in perspective. Here’s a good example.An ounce of preventionEggs'll give you fatty heart. Beef'll plug your veins. … more
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Recipe round-up; hot chocolate cookies
I’m not a fan of the cold, and with temperatures not even getting into the double digits, I’m spending the majority of my time inside. Thankfully, I’ve found plenty to keep me busy. I have a … more
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Check up time
Recently, I received a mailing from my clinic reminding me it is time to schedule my annual preventative care physical. Apparently, doctors need to go to the doctor, too, even when they feel fine.  … more
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Looking at the long view of sales tax on food
By the time you see this report we will have completed over one third of the 2023 legislative session. The last day for unlimited bill introduction by legislators was Jan. 26. After that date, each … more
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Bills proposed to strengthen election laws
Republican lawmakers today announced the Stronger and Safer for 2024 legislative package to strengthen South Dakota’s election laws in an effort to protect the public's confidence in the election … more
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Sen. Casey Crabtree (left) of District 8 and Rep. Tony Venhuizen (right) of District 13, both holding coffee mugs that belonged to Henry A. Poppen of De Smet, former state senator. Poppen represented Kingsbury County and the surrounding area in the Senate for 26 years, from 1967-92. Rep. Venhuizen is Poppen’s grandson and is serving his first term in the House. Sen. Crabtree, a native of Arlington, is the Senate Majority Leader and is the first Kingsbury County native to represent the county in the Senate since Poppen.
Honoring Rep. Poppen
Champions at the Capitol
This week, we welcomed the South Dakota State University football team to the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. On January 8th, the Jackrabbits brought home a Football Championship Subdivision … more
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The need to knead and saving dough
If you could make it, you didn’t buy it. It was the way of life back when we were growing up on the farm. I always figured it was a matter of economics. Making foods from scratch saved money, and … more
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The Grace of God
Do we take God’s grace for granted? Throughout history God could have passed judgement and justice on humankind, but by His grace, He didn’t. When God created Adam and Eve, God showed grace when … more
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Perfect pasta; chicken bacon ranch pasta
Pasta is one ingredient that I use often, but it can sometimes be tricky to get it done just right. The most common mistake is over- or undercooking pasta. I used to overcook my pasta, because I … more
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Teacher vacancies and pay levels deserve a look
Greetings to the good citizens of District 8. We’ve got two weeks down, and the pace is quickening in Pierre. Over two hundred bills have been introduced thus far, and many more are either in the … more
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