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Rough dark leaves grazed my face and arms and made me itch. Toes sank into the black South Dakota dirt as I trudged between rows of tall fibrous stalks. At the top of each stalk, light brown growth …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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8/3/22
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Finally, I have had enough of watching my garden and flowers destroyed by our puppies, so Josh and I decided to put up some extra protection to keep the puppies away. Our seven lab puppies are …
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By Amy Halverson
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8/3/22
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I can’t believe it has been a year already since we first pulled into the town of De Smet, S.D., to assume the role of pastor of the De Smet Alliance Church. Our family has grown to really love the …
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By Pastor Mike Gunnon, De Smet Alliance Church
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8/3/22
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One late summer day, fresh out of residency and seeing patients for the first time as a full-fledged family physician, I examined a young man who had a fever, fatigue and a bad headache. Considering …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, Md
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8/3/22
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8/3/22
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Earlier this week, the State of South Dakota closed the financial books for fiscal year 2022 with a record-breaking $115.5 million surplus. This historic surplus was a combination of revenues …
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By Kristi Noem
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8/3/22
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War … Rumors of war … Famine … Pestilence … Inflation … Low wages … Unemployment … Cost of living increase … Roe vs Wade … Unrest in the cities … January 6 hearings... Now, as …
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By James Jesser, Guest Writer
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8/3/22
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On the top of my right foot, there is a small triangle-shaped scar. Scars usually have stories to tell. I wish I could remember a fierce fight with a savage gopher or raccoon, but I only recall …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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8/3/22
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You've probably heard, as I did, from a parent, pastor or mentor, "Don't get ahead of yourself" or "forget about yesterday, just keep moving forward." I believe that today as much as when I first …
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By Jim Thompson
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8/3/22
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As a physician with 45 years of practice, I’ve seen my share of diseases. I have usually been on the physician side of the diagnosis-treatment paradigm. However, knowing the rationale for …
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By Kenneth Bartholomew, M.D.
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8/3/22
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I have been struggling to keep up with weeding and watering my garden as often as I should, so this change in weather is much appreciated. Now, if I could just figure a way to keep seven curious …
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By Amy Halverson
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8/3/22
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7/20/22
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In my four years as Governor, I have focused on finding ways that our programs can positively impact the next generation. This goes beyond reading about what state government does—I go out and see …
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By Kristi Noem
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7/20/22
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And it will come to pass, that before they call, I will answer. Isaiah 65:24 This past week, I got up early to do some spraying in the garden. I had readied the sprayer the night before, so I could …
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By James Jesser, Guest Writer
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7/20/22
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“It’s time to get up, DeAnn! There’s a lot to do this morning,” Mom called up the stairs. The tone of her voice indicated that this morning she would not be my snooze button. Sleep webs …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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7/20/22
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Hi folks! This is one of my favorite pieces of literature. I wish I could remember when or where I first read it, but that doesn't really matter. I do know that a copy I have says: Author unknown. To …
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By Jim Thompson
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7/20/22
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I’ve been asked for some help with what to do with zucchini, so this week I’m sharing some tips on picking zucchini and how this versatile and budget-friendly summer squash can be used. When …
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By Amy Halverson
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7/20/22
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I have discovered there's nothing like acting and feeling like a child when you are really a grown adult. Over the years, my Laura Ingalls Wilder presentations and school-teaching background has led …
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By Julie Frances Miller, Guest Writers
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7/20/22
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As a clinical professor at my state’s medical school, I frequently have medical students seeing patients with me in clinic. While the majority of patients are happy to allow student involvement, …
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By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.
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7/20/22
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