The Brookings Register is back! I know I’m not the only one celebrating. Many have commented about how important it is to have a local newspaper. There are myriad reasons why. I’m simply …
A recently published “Mallard Fillmore” newspaper cartoon about obesity disrespected science by purposely misrepresenting it. The conservative comic strip was published in my local …
The timing was coincidental, though certainly noteworthy. As members from my administration met with industry leaders to discuss how to strengthen our state’s critical infrastructure, we were …
“You Can’t Go Home Again” … “plus ca change, plus c’est la meme change.” That well-worn French proverb and the title of the noted American novel by …
In South Dakota, independence isn’t just a value — it’s a way of life. We take pride in working hard, running our businesses, farms, and supporting our communities. We also enjoy …
It’s not as bad as it could’ve been: That’s the new bar for public health success in South Dakota. The leader of the state Health Department, Melissa Magstadt, made that clear …
Election years call for politicians to do some tricky maneuvering. While an elected official will present a new initiative as a way to help constituents, opponents are likely to label it as a cynical …
I can’t sit still for long. Maybe it’s because I grew up on a ranch, where there was always something that needed doing. I’m at my most relaxed when I’m doing work with my …
Not so long ago, the confrontation between the U.S. government and TikTok looked to be a rare 21st-century example of bipartisan seriousness to protect the national interest. In President …
Richard Berreth’s Aug. 1 Brookings Register Letter to the Editor included criticism of my support for three major congressional acts approved during the Biden administration because the acts …
Agriculture is a challenging way of life, but the last few years have been some of the most challenging in recent memory. Higher input costs, higher interest rates, disease, and natural disasters …
The U.S. economy desperately needs more electricity. Demand is projected to outstrip supply in the coming years, largely due to data centers powering artificial intelligence. That leaves the …
There is early, bipartisan interest in serving as the next governor of South Dakota. Republicans already have three announced candidates for the primary in 2026, with one more likely contestant …
Every now and then it’s helpful to be reminded how small we are. It happened to me yesterday when someone posted on my Facebook page a picture of the universe, with a description of how …
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, said Shakespeare, but the Orwellian name games played by our current president and his congressional lackeys truly stink. The latest: A Missouri …
A report on American religiosity released by the Pew Research Center earlier this year strongly indicated that South Dakotans — in tandem with Americans nationwide — have been …
Having read Prof. Burns opinion in Wednesday's paper, I feel I must respond. The bills that he mentions (American Rescue Plan Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and Inflation Reduction Act) were …
Now one thing’s for dang shore, everwho come up with drugstore language should be roped and dragged out in the brush and wearin’ a big sign that jest says “guilty.” No …
This year’s global wealth report by the City bank UBS confirms what is self-evident but rarely confronted: while riches are accumulating, their distribution remains starkly unbalanced. In the …
If you’ve ever suffered from that nagging feeling that the Legislature is systematically trying to undermine your right to petition something onto the ballot, you’re not alone. I’ve …