Disappointed in no action decision by commissioners

Dear Editor:The referendum on Day County Ordinance #2024-1 was passed by a majority of Day County voters last November. The Day County Commission has chosen to take no action.

Everyone loves a love letter

It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that it’s already February 2025. It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that Christmas was looming and I was stressing about all the things that come with that season. And now, Valentines Day is knocking on the calendar’s door.

The MLB desperately needs a salary cap

As baseball season is starting to lurk around the corner again with the offseason starting after the world series wrapped up in late October, one issue remains constant for this league particularly. This, of course, is the lack of a salary cap.

Town commemorates Lincoln’s birthday

EvEnts15 years ago February 8, 2010Bitter Lake study committee got bad news last week when it learned two drainage options aren’t feasible, at least at this stage in the game.

When ‘tired’ takes on a new meaning

So far, 2025 has been a year of learning.For example, I’m learning what it means to really be tired. I’ve learned there’s tired and then there’s full time mom of a five-month-old while working more than full time tired.

The great pet debate, what age is responsible enough for a hamster

I am an animal lover.Some animals I prefer as steak on a grill, but I still love animals.Lately, Rob and I have been having a debate about getting a new pet. Really, he argues, it’s not a pet for either of us, but for our son. Keep in mind Elias, our only child, is just five months old.

Films and books should mean something

Both films and literature are a massive part of my life and I think this fact remains true for everyone across the globe. For myself, these are the two primary avenues of entertainment, but in my opinion the best books and films always convey a deeper meaning than the surface level story.

The education road less traveled has a lot more traffic these days

As a pair who grew up in the country, we’re most familiar with gravel roads. If you didn’t know, gravel roads can be fickle things.The condition of a gravel road, any road really, depends heavily on things like the weather and how much traffic they sustain.

United States has a uniquely American issue

United States is one of the most developed countries in the world. Our country has the highest gross domestic product of any nation across the globe, the most powerful military force and is a worldwide leader in global influence.

County death rate outnumbers births by 20

HistoricEvEnts15 years ago January 25, 2010A committee studying options to control the fast-rising waters of Bitter Lake learned that some engineering help could be forthcoming through students at South Dakota State University.