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Live like there’s no tomorrow, because there may not be

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Live like there’s no tomorrow, because there may not be

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Not too long ago, I celebrated another of many 29th birthdays. This week, we feature a woman who is less ashamed of her age than I.In fact, Alice Simonson of Webster may hold the title as oldest living South Dakotan. At 108, she’s sharp-witted and still enjoys a good joke.

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Avocado green and eight-track tapes

Rocky Bartos

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Avocado green is a trendy color for 2026. This news came via an unwanted internet ad that appeared during my failed search for a replacement freezer part.Unbelievable. I thought avocado green, harvest gold, burnt orange and other hideous shades from my youth were gone forever. Nope.

Senator Rohl gives bill update from Pierre as season winds down

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Senator Rohl gives bill update from Pierre as season winds down

Michael Rohl (r)

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Below is an update on the bills I’ve written so far and where they are in the legislative process: SB 3: An act to limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities and townships may require a building permit. Passed both chambers, sent to governor’s desk.

Take me out to the ballgame, Legislature ending session strong

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Take me out to the ballgame, Legislature ending session strong

Nick Fosness (r)

Saturday, March 7, 2026

As we head into the final stretch of the 101st Legislative Session, I am reminded of the seventh- inning stretch at my beloved Chicago Cubs game. We’ve sung “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” stretched our legs, shaken off the dust and now we’re ready for the last two innings.

It’s that time again... and it still upsets me

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It’s that time again... and it still upsets me

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Well folks, here we are again – that special moment when we all gather ‘round our microwaves, ovens and car dashboards to perform America’s favorite seasonal ritual: pretending we understand why we change the clocks.If this column feels familiar, it’s because it is.

Of my many fake middle names

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Of my many fake middle names

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, February 28, 2026

As someone who grew up with an older sister and mother who felt free to use my middle name when angrily screaming at me for whatever ill-advised things I did growing up, I’ve always been wary of telling people my full name.

Building computers could have been my future

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Building computers could have been my future

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, February 28, 2026

If I didn’t find a passion for writing, I would have worked with computers. Computers are so fascinating to work with. Taking a computer apart and learning how the machine operates took up a lot of my teenage years.I built my first computer when I was a freshman in high school.

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State’s motto stops at Day County boarder

News Staff

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Dear Editor:South Dakota’s motto (Under God the people rule). Except in Day County.First example, the people of Day County voted to reject the 2,640 ft. (1/2 mile) wind turbine setback from nonparticipant’s residence, that the commissioners voted for.

Sew much more than a hobby

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Sew much more than a hobby

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, February 20, 2026

A sewing machine is now part of my mental health planSomewhere between deadlines, dishes and making sure all the responsiblity check boxes are checked, many of us quietly retire the idea of hobbies.

Leyton the myth-buster

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Leyton the myth-buster

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, February 20, 2026

For as long as I can remember I’ve always been interested in learning and one of the ways which was effective for me from a young age was with hands-on experimentation.

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