Opinion

As you read today’s column, friends and I will be fishing in northern Saskatchewan’s Wollaston Lake. I’ve never fished Wollaston in the past as the lodges were too pricey for me. I don’t need massages, gourmet meals, or a fancy bar.

The challenges of farming/ ranching seem to be trending upward. At least it sure seems that way when we are experiencing them. Note: I have been/am also an active farmer/livestock producer; so I will often say we, us, etc. when offering insight to production agriculture.

South Dakota has a strong legacy of military service. With over 72,000 veterans and more than 4,200 enrolled members of the National Guard, our state understands the importance of answering the call to serve.

MATTHEW 6:7-13 The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, Jesus responded: "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

It’s not every day that I say this, but common sense recently prevailed in Washington, D.C. Yes, you read that correctly. After two months of encouraging the U.S.

President Jerry Weber called the Wagner Rotary Club to order on Wednesday, June 19th. Jerry is almost ready to retire from the President position. He celebrated by ringing the bell softly.

Nothing has touched my soul and spoken to aging with grace quite like the ancient Indian medicine wheel and the traditions that have evolved from it.

Many people outside of the Corn Belt likely don’t realize it, but South Dakota farmers don’t just help feed the United States, they help fuel it too.

It would be an understatement to say it’s been a rough year for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers. Yes, the broader economy is doing well – very well, in fact – but today’s agriculture economy is lagging too far behind, and the effects are real, they are painful, and they are only getting worse.

How’s this for an idea? Load up your gear, throw in the cooler and a comfortable lawn chair, stop in Wagner for a sub to go, and head to Pickstown. Last week I mentioned what a fine job our Corp of Engineers have done to provide quality bank fishing beneath the Ft. Randall Dam at Pickstown.