Opinion

When the mail slows down, so does life

When the mail slows down, so does life

When the mail slows down, so does life

Amanda Dulitz
Saturday, April 4, 2026
If you’re reading this, there’s a fair question worth asking right up front: did it arrive on time – or at all?If you said your paper didn’t arrive at all, no, we didn’t stuff it into some mythical bin just to annoy you.
Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

Amanda Dulitz
Saturday, March 28, 2026
When it comes to the common holiday set on our calendars, there’s something about Easter that arrives more softly than the others. Christmas comes wrapped in lights and loud celebration. Yet Easter is different.
Why I recommend journaling for all

Why I recommend journaling for all

Why I recommend journaling for all

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Journaling became a staple in my daily routine a couple years ago and since then I have realized it helps with much more than self reflection including a useful way to document my life.
The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, March 28, 2026
One fascination that won’t ever bore me is art. I love seeing artists draw and use all types of different techniques. Being able to create a still image and have it come to life on a screen is a work of magic.
When I learned about body health

When I learned about body health

When I learned about body health

Connor Handrahan
Monday, March 23, 2026
Having a sore or stiff body is one of my least favorite feelings. Unfortunately, I’m very familiar with it because my back, neck and knees are more prone to soreness than the rest of my body.
My love of photography and why I still shoot film

My love of photography and why I still shoot film

My love of photography and why I still shoot film

Leyton Beardslee
Monday, March 23, 2026
I received my first digital camera as a birthday present when I was about nine years old. It was that camera which sparked a love of making “movies” with my siblings which were mostly nonsensical and filled with slapstick comedy.
The window to serve is still open

The window to serve is still open

The window to serve is still open

Amanda Dulitz
Monday, March 23, 2026
As the filing deadline for local offices approaches, the shape of many ballots across Day County and in District 1 are beginning to come into focus. Several races are already taking form, with familiar names stepping forward alongside a few new faces.
Legislative session wraps up

Legislative session wraps up

Legislative session wraps up

Nick Fosness (r)
Monday, March 23, 2026
The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session wrapped up last week and as your representative, I wanted to share a straightforward recap of what happened in Pierre this year, especially the parts that matter most to us in the rural northeast corner of our state.
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