Throughout our history, young men and women have answered the call of their country to defend liberty and the freedoms we enjoy. They have served within our borders and around the world in the name of democracy and justice. Soon, we will all have the opportunity to exercise one of... Continue Reading
It’s the time of the year when communities across South Dakota commence with their annual homecoming celebrations. From Sisseton to Spearfish, school festivities bring together current students, alumni, and community members to cheer on the hometown team and renew their school spirit. Whether it is the parades, the tailgates, or... Continue Reading
The annual hunting population boom will soon be upon us as friends, family, and visitors make their way to the fields in search of our state bird, the Chinese ring-necked pheasant. In parts of South Dakota, more people will return for the pheasant opener than holidays and it can be... Continue Reading
ObamaCare, which was signed into law in March of 2010, was pitched to the American people as a way to lower the cost of health care. Throughout the 2008 election cycle, candidate Obama repeatedly claimed that his health care bill would cut premiums by an average of $2,500 per family.... Continue Reading
Earlier this month, our country looked back with sadness on the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Despite the anguish of losing more than 3,000 American lives that day, our country was inspired by the courage and sacrifice of the many men and women who honored the call to... Continue Reading
The record flooding of last year is something that is still fresh in the minds of many South Dakotans. The snowpack and runoff led to high water levels in the region and forced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make water management decisions on the Missouri River that greatly... Continue Reading
Harvest season is usually one of the best and busiest times in South Dakota. Normally, on a fall drive through the countryside, the familiar sound of combines harvesting truckload after truckload of corn, soybeans, and other crops marks the end of another productive year. This year, however, the drought-stricken South... Continue Reading
Like many South Dakotans, I am extraordinarily blessed to have a wonderful family built on a foundation of love, respect, trust, and faith. With the guidance of my mom and dad, I learned the importance of education and the value of hard work. My family supported my successes and helped... Continue Reading
One of the best pieces of advice my parents gave me as a young man getting ready to leave for college was to never forget where I came from. More than 30 years later my parents’ advice still rings true. As a United States Senator I can think of no... Continue Reading
For many, Labor Day weekend is one of the last chances for summer fun. The end of summer means students will begin heading back to school, the cool fall weather is around the corner, and football games, volleyball matches, marching band competitions, and booster club meetings will soon fill evening... Continue Reading
South Dakota businesses that classify their operations as “family owned and operated” take pride in that description. Family farmers, ranchers, and businesses are proud to pass on their legacies from one generation to the next knowing their lifetime of hard work has paid off and their good family name will... Continue Reading
Nearly 50 years ago President John F. Kennedy stood on the banks of the beautiful Missouri River surveying what was, at the time, the largest rolled-earth dam in the world, Oahe Dam. Building the dam was a massive endeavor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Standing 245 feet tall... Continue Reading
