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Garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener Well, I am pretty sure you are now convinced that I am completely off my rocker. Spring, you may ask? Let me explain.For those who aren’t much into gardening, December 21 is just another day. Many others who make...

By John Andrews We’ve told plenty of Christmas stories in nearly 40 years of publishing “South Dakota Magazine,” but one of our favorites was written by Marian Cramer, of the Bryant/De Smet area. In the early years of the magazine, Cramer interviewed Hilda McKnight...

You, me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Joseph and his parents met with us in the home I grew up in. Our families had discussed at length about our union and had come to an agreement. I know Joseph to be kind, sincere and righteous, all good characteristics...

By Sen. Brent “B.R.” Hoffman One of the many great things about glorious South Dakota is that we don’t rest upon our greatness. We’re proud of our state, yet we recognize it can always be better. Which brings me to the uncomfortable topic of drunk driving.You may have...

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Boy is often hesitant to accept cat treats, although our other cats approach treats ravenously and quickly look for more. Both Smoke and Boris enthusiastically stand on their haunches and grab a treat...

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer It seems now more than ever we are communicating with Emojis. There are more than 150 popular Emojis. Joy symbolizes tears of joy, intense happiness. A slightly smiling face represents positivity, happiness or irony. This collection of...

Letter to the Editor It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. Keep the season merry and bright by following the law and refusing to drink and drive. During this busy winter holiday season, the South Dakota Department of Public...

The holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Between cooking, cleaning and keeping guests entertained, it can also be pretty demanding on your time and energy.In fact, during the holiday season, adults are five times more likely to say the level of stress...