As a new Congress was sworn in, this might seem like a bad time to talk about raising federal lawmakers’ pay. A government funding package failed last month, throwing Washington into a frantic …
The deadly attack on new year revellers in New Orleans, which killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more, was all the more terrible for its familiar characteristics. The method of attack …
January serves as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an important time for reflection, awareness, and action. This month is a solemn reminder of the urgent need to protect the most …
It was a word I heard often when I was a young child. I would be whining about something all the other kids had, and I wanted; and my mother, tired of my persistent noise, would sternly rebuke me …
Gov. Kristi Noem seems surprised about the amount of state money flowing to public broadcasting. “South Dakota has the third highest per capita funding of public broadcasting of any state …
In 2022, South Dakota voters expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the poverty level. The amendment was placed in the state’s Constitution and can only be changed …
Jimmy Carter’s presidency began with a simple act meant to signal a new relationship between the people and their government: He and his wife, Rosalynn, got out of their limousine and walked a …
Brookings area law enforcement would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their recent donations to our youth program. The contributions were used for the “Christmas, …
Anglers catching fish in zebra mussel-infested lakes may be reeling in adult walleyes with mercury content 72% higher and perch with 157% higher levels than those being caught on non-infested lakes. …
To understand South Dakota’s state budget situation, imagine you’re part of a family that’s been saving up to build a dream home. Perhaps you recently experienced a sad event …
Mary knew it was time before I did. Or maybe I should say she admitted it before I could. Giving up on a dog, even when it’s pretty clearly time, can be difficult. And I needed some help from …
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to several organizations and individuals who have played a crucial role in making this clothing drive a resounding success not only do our generous …
She didn’t really say it in so many words, but it was obvious to anyone who listened to Gov. Kristi Noem’s budget speech. She’s breaking up with us. Maybe she didn’t want to …
Josh Groban had an hour-long musical program on television last week. At one point he had a duet with Jennifer Hudson. I appreciate their talents by themselves; together they transport you into …
Every year, I am always blown away by the decorations at the South Dakota State Capitol. Volunteers decorate dozens of trees and decorate the whole Capitol in a theme. This year, the theme is …
To hear South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tell it, her newly proposed and euphemistically named “Education Savings Account” program is all about giving disadvantaged parents the …
Next month, Americans will turn the page on the Biden presidency. For many Americans, that day can’t come soon enough. The last four years have been characterized by a number of crises. With …
The murder recently of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan has spotlighted the fury that many Americans feel toward the nation’s dysfunctional health insurance system. It has also …
It was almost two years ago that this space was used to offer the idea that the South Dakota Legislature was operating under a two-and-a-half party system. The half party was Democrats, too few to …
Trump does not even understand the basics of economics because fiscal or monetary policy needs to have a major role in the world economy. I have the views of John Maynard Keynes, a British economist …