As the end of the spring wheat harvest quickly approaches, combines continue to comb through the fields and the silos are starting to fill up. The harvest season in South Dakota is one of many reminders we have of the important role our agriculture producers play in our state’s economy.... Continue Reading
As the dog days of summer wind down, the cooler weather of fall and the start of school are just around the corner. The new academic year is drawing near and families across South Dakota will soon begin preparing their children for new classes, teachers, and friends. School supplies have... Continue Reading
August has arrived, and that means South Dakota fair season has officially begun. The end of summer will soon usher in county fairs, the State Fair, or one last camping trip or vacation for many South Dakota families. The exhibits, fair food, rides, music, races, rodeos, and games offer a... Continue Reading
Recently I was asked what the single most important thing that I, as an elected official, could do for the citizens of South Dakota. Of all the challenges our country currently faces, I believe that tackling our nation’s exploding $13 trillion debt is the top priority for people in our... Continue Reading
Mark Twain once remarked in a letter that Supreme Court justices “have the Constitution for their guidance; they have no right to any politics save the politics of rigid right and justice when they are sitting in judgment upon the great matters that come before them.” Twain’s comments illustrate and... Continue Reading
South Dakota continues to be recognized nationally as a great place to live, work, and play. Recently, the website CNNMoney.com ranked Lincoln County at the top of its list for the best places to live in the nation for job growth. From 2000 through 2009, the county experienced 67 percent... Continue Reading
President Ronald Reagan once said, “The work of volunteer groups throughout our country represents the very heart and soul of America. They have helped make this the most compassionate, generous, and humane society that ever existed on the face of this earth.” South Dakotans are known for their generous dedication... Continue Reading
Students are out of school, the weather is warm, and summer has officially begun. Many South Dakotans have planned their summer vacations and are looking forward to a little relaxation in the sun. While many across the country have to travel great distances to enjoy the outdoors, here in South... Continue Reading
On July 4, 1930, famous American sculptor Gutzon Borglum’s 60-foot sculpture of George Washington at Mount Rushmore was unveiled to the public and dedicated. Later, Washington would be joined by Presidents Lincoln, Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt. Washington led America through her struggle for independence, Jefferson helped mold the young democracy,... Continue Reading
Albert Schweitzer once said, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” His words ring more true today than they ever have. And nowhere is the power of example more impactful than with dads. As fathers, we have the opportunity to shape the character... Continue Reading
This past week, America witnessed the national debt reach $13 trillion for the first time in our nation’s history. This staggering figure means that every person living in the United States, no matter how old or young, currently owes approximately $42,000 as their share of the nation’s debt. Despite this... Continue Reading
Now that warm summer weather has arrived in South Dakota, many of us will be spending more time on the roads. Whether it is for work, visiting family and friends, or simply getting around town, South Dakotans will take to the highways, and as always, safety must be a top... Continue Reading
