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The right project in the right place at the right time. That is how we do economic development in South Dakota. More often than not, that means focusing on opportunities for existing South Dakota …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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10/29/25
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It is the time of the year when you need to make the decision if you are ordering trees for this next spring. I am talking about whatever tree size order, from the large shelter belts to those of you …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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10/29/25
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Laura Ingalls Wilder's book series brought the lives of the pioneers traveling the prairies and plains to life for us. Reading them is a healing balm in these fast-paced, hectic, uncertain times. …
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By Vicki Stevens
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10/29/25
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I recently visited Washington, D.C., to see our South Dakota National Guard soldiers who are part of President Trump’s effort to make D.C. safe and beautiful again. I was amazed by what they told …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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10/17/25
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In Proverbs, as Israel's ancient King Solomon continues to lay out the benefits of wisdom, or seeing life from God's perspective, he directs us to a quality of wisdom that God seeks in those who seek …
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By Duane H. Wallenstein, Prairie Baptist Churchprairie Baptist Church
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10/17/25
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Recently, I got to visit one of the greatest symbols of freedom in the world: Mount Rushmore. I have been there many times, but I will never cease to be amazed by the power and splendor of that …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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10/15/25
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You need not go far to realize it is harvest season in eastern South Dakota. Combines are rolling, and a good crop of soybean harvest is underway; even corn harvest has begun. My garden is still …
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By Wil Ward, Deacon, Prairie Baptist Church
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10/15/25
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10/8/25
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It is tough rounding up 1,500 buffalo in the annual Buffalo Roundup, but it’s a whole lot tougher rounding up a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the Legislature to support a new prison. …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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10/8/25
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I am not sure about everyone else, but I think the bugs this year are especially bad. It seems like we have been dealing with one type after another, and they are all annoying. For months, we had …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/8/25
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Who does not like being on the winning team? Not me, that is for sure. I think most would agree that being a winner is a great feeling. From the time I was young, I always wanted to be part of the …
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By Andy Todd, Deacon, Prairie Baptist Church
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10/8/25
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I want to put the biggest “IF” I possibly can on this. If you are going to spray your pastures, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and more, fall is the time to do so. There are several reasons …
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By Justin Enfield, Pheasants Forever Biologist
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10/8/25
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On Tues., Sept. 16, community members gathered at the Lake Preston Community Hall to hear John Ball discuss the threat of emerald ash borer (EAB) and how Kingsbury County can prepare for its eventual …
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By Tanya Flegel, Kingsbury Conservation
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10/8/25
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10/1/25
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Government is not very good at solving problems. You might find that rich coming from someone who has served in public office for 20-plus years, but it is true. It isn’t the government that solves …
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By Gov. Larry Rhoden
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10/1/25
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Since I work from home, I spend most of my time here on our little funny farm. Besides running into town to cover an occasional meeting or making a grocery stop, I do not often leave. I did not …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/1/25
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It happened more than 60 years ago, yet I can see it as clearly as if it were yesterday. My fingertips feel the warmth. My eyes see her smile. I can hear the tenderness in her voice. I ran my fingers …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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10/1/25
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9/24/25
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I am a cookie snob. No need to stroll through the cookie aisle of the grocery store. Sometimes I consider all the additives that allow those plastic packages to sit for months or more, but mostly I …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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9/24/25
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