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There’s a call heard across much of South Dakota over the next several months. It doesn’t sound like a bird, though it’s all about one. The shout of “ROOSTER!” will ring out in fields and …
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By Kristi Noem
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10/16/24
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We all have them. Pictures from the past that are so clear in our minds, it is as if we saw them only yesterday. At any given time, with the smallest reminder, an image can flash before us. Our …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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10/16/24
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As a political science undergraduate student in 1984, I attended a seminar course on George Orwell’s cautionary novel “1984,” which, in its description of a state dedicated to mind control and …
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By Stuart Twite
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10/16/24
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With the temperature taking a nosedive, I decided it was time to clear out the garden, and boy, did we have a lot to clear out! With the weathermen forecasting our first frost over the weekend, we …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/16/24
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“Doc, my right hip has been bothering me. Do you think I need a new hip?” “First, tell me more about your hip pain.” Hip pain, which can have a variety of causes, is a common complaint. The …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, MD
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10/16/24
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10/2/24
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“There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” That quote hung on a gate on our family farm and ranch as I was growing up. It wasn’t until years later that I …
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By Kristi Noem
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10/2/24
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Reality shows remain a television mainstay, even though the “reality” portrayed is at best a little dubious. They often portray people just different enough from most of us (we imagine), and in …
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By Stuart Twite
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10/2/24
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It was just big enough - my very own secret hiding place! Two or three bales had been pulled from the straw pile in front of the barn, leaving a small cave. This perfect hangout was dry and warm …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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10/2/24
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When we started our garden, I planted a little bit of everything including spaghetti squash. I must admit I didn’t know much about this particular squash other than it resembles spaghetti when …
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By Amy Halverson
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10/2/24
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Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing and speech development and contribute to self-esteem. Prioritizing dental health through …
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By John Bisson, Dds
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10/2/24
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9/25/24
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Wisdom is one of those qualities that is hard to get our heads around. We may think we know it when we see it, but a definition eludes us. One hundred people asked to define wisdom would likely give …
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By Stuart Twite
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9/25/24
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Growing up on our family farm and ranch, I learned there were two time periods that were the busiest: calving season in the spring and harvest in the fall. The time has come for farmers to harvest …
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By Kristi Noem
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9/25/24
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The clock on the huge scoreboard ticked away the final minutes of the last quarter. Two small schools, dead set on winning their district tournament, had run neck and neck the entire game. Buzzers …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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9/25/24
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Today was exciting. I went out to the chicken coop as I always do, but for the first time ever, I finally found an egg! It’s funny how one little egg changed my entire mood in an instant. I’ve …
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By Amy Halverson
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9/25/24
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Menopause is one of those things that, let’s face it, will ultimately affect everyone with previously functional ovaries. Unfortunately, we don’t talk about it enough, which makes it a topic …
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By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.
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9/25/24
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9/18/24
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As I watch my grandchildren grow and learn, I’m reminded of what I learned as a young parent. Our children can learn far more (and more quickly) than we realize before we see it for ourselves. They …
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By Kristi Noem
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9/18/24
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There is an old saying, common in certain circles. “I’m not much,” it goes, “but I’m all I think about.” It has been in my mind the past days as I have been reading in the eighth chapter …
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By Stuart Twite
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9/18/24
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