I think it’s fair to say that in South Dakota, the unofficial start of summer begins when the temperature hits – and stays – over 65 degrees … give or take. It’s been another long winter and spring, and I think we are all looking forward to some warmer, sunnier days. Few... Continue Reading
I was recently back in Murdo, the small town of around 500 people, right off I-90 – my hometown. Being home is always a trip down memory lane. When I think back to my childhood, my first memories are of my parents, Pat and Harold Thune, and of growing up... Continue Reading
“Land of the free because of the brave.” This simple sentiment recognizes that many of the blessings we enjoy as a grateful nation are a result of the selfless men and women who have answered the call to serve their nation. I first came to know the military through my... Continue Reading
Being a police officer isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. These are the people we call when there is a car accident, when someone is in trouble or in need, or when someone’s safety is at risk. These are the people who run toward danger and violence when the natural reaction... Continue Reading
On the 2020 presidential campaign trail, President Biden painted himself as a left-leaning moderate. However, since taking office, he has prioritized policies to appease the far-left wing of the Democrat Party. Here’s what those policies have gotten us: an inflation crises, an energy crisis, and a southern border crisis. Unfortunately, there’s... Continue Reading
The Washington Times Inflation hit 8.5% in March, the highest it’s been since 1981, and it’s hitting families where it hurts. One of the price hikes hitting Americans the hardest is the increase in the price of gas. The national average for a gallon of gas has been over $4,... Continue Reading
American families are currently struggling with the worst inflation in 40 years. Food prices. Gas prices. Used car prices. Everywhere Americans look, they’re paying more. Wages increased on average last year, but inflation outstripped wage growth, which means that instead of a wage increase, a lot of Americans got a... Continue Reading
Inflation hit 8.5 percent in March, the highest it’s been since 1981, and it’s hitting families where it hurts. From utilities and other monthly bills to beef and eggs to cars and airline fares – folks are paying more for just about everything right now. One of the price hikes... Continue Reading
From the day the president took office, our nation has been experiencing an unprecedented surge of individuals who want to enter the United States illegally through the southern border. There have been 2 million illegal border crossing attempts since President Biden was sworn in, yet his administration refuses to implement... Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe, but it’s now been more than three years since the 2018 farm bill became law. As the old saying goes, though, there’s no rest for the weary, something South Dakota agriculture producers know better than anyone. We’re still more than a year away from needing to... Continue Reading
Tax Day 2022 is knocking on the door. If you asked the South Dakotans who are diligently prepping their tax returns, I doubt the IRS is viewed favorably by few, if any of them. In fact, not that people sit at home and rank their favorite federal agencies, but if... Continue Reading
I always look forward to the month of March because the weather slowly starts to improve, and, of course, we have the start of March Madness basketball. While I’m all for the madness of the basketball variety, this March marked the first anniversary of a different kind of madness that... Continue Reading
