Dear Editor, Nearly three months ago, Donald John Trump took the oath of office as our 47th President. As his supporters, I among them, hoped, he is shaking up the status quo and is sending his libera…

The founding fathers of the United States established our democratic form of government on the basis of first-hand experience with dictatorial rule (King of England). They selected democracy on the ba…

Now that the legislative session is in the rearview mirror, I’m focused on looking forward and unlocking new opportunities for South Dakota. We had a historic 100th legislative session, and we accompl…

In 1832, Joseph La Barge, then only seventeen years old, was working on steamboats on the Mississippi River and was present at the Indian battle of Bad Axe, Wisconsin. During that same year he came ov…

Sarah Kathryn Dulin, 32, Denton, TX, speeding on a state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

Nora Alma Chavez Rubio, 46, Austin, TX, speeding on a state highway, fine $59.00, c…

Kevin Lee Bailey of Bonesteel, SD, age 55, to Michelle Marie Halvorson, Bonesteel, SD, age 47, on March 28, 2025, in Burke, SD.

Brian David Hermsen of Harrisburg, age 51, to Jan Karla Dunteman, Harrisb…