Opinion

Reader is disapointed in state legislature

News Staff

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Dear Editor,It was with great interest that I read the article by Josh Haiar with South Dakota Searchlight in your July 14 edition.

Phoning home is essential for connecting with loved ones

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Living far from home comes with a bittersweet freedom. Whether you’ve moved across the country for college, a job or a fresh start, distance can offer growth. Before I left home I was given a piece of advice from a friend “Don’t forget to call home you won’t ever regret it.

That’s all she wrote, at least for the summer

Annie Witt

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Well friends, the time has come. This is my last column (for now I should say – you really never know where life will take you next).It’s hard to believe how quickly the past couple of months have gone by.

Son credits former editor for Bartos’ late-life writing career

Rocky Bartos

Saturday, August 2, 2025

A quarter of a century ago today, Bob Bartos was undoubtedly crafting some outlandish but true story for the readers of Reporter & Farmer. Just two years before, there was no indication that my dad would suddenly, in his late 70s, become a bona fide newspaper columnist.I blame LeAnn Suhr.

New law helps, more should be done to protect public’s rights

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, July 26, 2025

A new law went into effect earlier this month requiring all public boards to annually review the South Dakota Open Meetings Laws and denote such review in their official minutes.

Quote of the Week

News Staff

Saturday, July 26, 2025

“As a coach you have to have in your mind what you want your environment to be and how you’re going to present yourself day in and day out to the kids.

Balancing work, life and doing nothing

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, July 26, 2025

All my life I’ve tried to put intense effort into whatever task I’m completing whether school, work or practicing a hobby. Though caring about the product of my labor can be a positive trait it can also become an unhealthy dedication of my time.This erosion of boundaries has a cost.

Iron man and the girl who grew up on his music

Annie Witt

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Well, if you didn’t know by now, Ozzy Osbourne passed away. Some of you may be thinking, “Why does this 20-something girl care about some old, crazy guy?” But I’m here to tell you.Osbourne was a monumental part of my childhood, which is kind of funny to say.

Ole & Lena

News Staff

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Ole was working at the lumberyard when Sven stopped in.Sven: Can I get some four by twos?Ole: Sorry, all we’ve got are two by fours.Sven: Vell, I guess dat’ll work.Ole: How long do you want them?Sven: I’m going to need them a long time, I’m building a barn.

Asking better questions matter, draw people in

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Recently, I was asked what makes a good question and I found myself struggling for a definitive answer. Working in the field of journalism where asking the right questions is imperative I’ve taken some time to reflect on how I can ask better questions to be more effective at my job.

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