By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. President Obama seems to be up to his ears in controversy, with questions being raised about the White House handling of the terrorist attack on Benghazi, outrage over revelations that … Read Article
By Paula Damon This is Mother’s day. My 39th and I’m searching for my mother’s heart, wondering what drove her, what inspired her, what led her on the way to the 59th Mother’s Day she endured before her death in 2005. Mom didn’t linger long, and during the years before … Read Article
By Gov. Dennis Daugaard It has been said that South Dakota is the land of infinite variety. Our weather in the past month has certainly proven that to be true. Fortunately, the description of our variety also extends to South Dakota’s geography. We are home to wide-open grasslands and lakes, … Read Article
Excerpts of recent South Dakota editorials The Associated Press Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, May 11, 2013 Use creativity to attract events Visitors to Sioux Falls in the coming months and years will have more hotels to choose from and more entertainment options with Sanford’s new sports complex and the city’s … Read Article
By David Lias In case you hadn’t heard, 6-year-old Madison Grimm of Burbank recently won the 2013 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Then, she had the first place award taken away when questions arose about whether she properly followed contest rules. A firestorm (at least in some media circles) ensued. … Read Article
By Paula Damon Don’t read this if you brush your teeth in the shower and don’t let the water run until it’s cold or hot enough. Stop here if you’re recycling water in half-empty water bottles, coolers of melted ice and when it rains. For all of you who have … Read Article
To the editor: The Vermillion School District is losing a very precious jewel at the conclusion of the current school year. Librarian Anne Dunham will be retiring after 17 wonderful years. Ms. Dunham will leave her mark on our school in an abundance of ways: As a quality asset to … Read Article
Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials The Associated Press Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, April 25, 2013 Deadwood should revive history Is Deadwood’s Old West history being overwhelmed by the gaming industry? When voters approved Deadwood gambling in a 1988 referendum, it was with the belief that it would be … Read Article
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