Grant VanAartsen

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Muscles all bunched up? Muscle knots are as common as they are uncomfortable. These nodules of angry fibers are firm and can be sensitive to touch. Also called trigger points or pain, they usually flare up on the neck and back but can form...

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | CorrespondentRecently my husband and I both experienced temporary back injuries. During our recovery, simple, daily cat-related activities were difficult and required great effort, such as: providing food and water, cleaning...

Dear Editor,The recent proposal by Governor Noem to reduce funding for South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) by 65% is more than a budgetary decision—it is a moral misstep that undermines one of the cornerstones of our democratic society: access to high-quality...

Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson Last week, my family and I said goodbye—for now—to my mother, Reda, who passed away on November 21. It was a bittersweet farewell, heavy with grief but also filled with gratitude. During the service, a dear...