Prairie Doc Perspective

“No man is an island, entire of itself, every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” This is the beginning of a poem from 1624. In it, the poet John Donne appreciates how humans are all connected. Indeed, humans are social beings, and social connection is a factor in our health.

Prairie Doc Perspective

I confess that occasionally even doctors get squeamish. Or perhaps more honestly, this doctor does. My personal list has gotten pretty short, but one of the things that still makes me squirm is something I nevertheless frequently recommend to my patients.

Fast Facts for February About Your Heart Health

During February, which is American Heart Month, join us as we review some heart health facts.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson came to get it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the roast beef dinner from the Manor kitchen. Tuesday Darleen put some Valentine decorations in the dining room. She enjoyed the roast pork dinner from the Manor kitchen.

Owls Baseball is Right Around the Corner

Dear True Dakotan Readers and Owls Fans, Although it is not baseball weather, the district meeting is this month, which means baseball is right around the corner. Your Owls had a nice run last season and really started to figure out how to win at the amateur level.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

We finished legislative day 21. The Joint Committee on Appropriations continues with budget hearings and will conclude that process next week after which we will set budgets for all 37 agencies.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

As a farmer, I know firsthand how much we rely on the weather for our livelihoods. We’ve all wished for rain to help our crops grow, but too much rain can be a problem too.

Democratic Weekly Leadership Column

Greetings from the South Dakota Capitol! We are past the half way point of the 2024 Legislative Session. This week saw Democrats, Republicans and the Governor working together to give people who have been incarcerated a second chance.

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20 COLUMNS

Week 5 in the state legislature was pretty fast paced, for the most part. Crossover day is quickly approaching which is the last day for bills to crossover from their chamber of origin. The www. sdlegislature.gov website is a great website to track and search for bills that interest you.

“Cuppys Corner”

Darleen Cuppy wrote her Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson came to get it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the pork loin dinner and peach dessert from the Manor kitchen. We have had many foggy days! Darleen enjoyed the meatloaf dinner from the Senior Center on Tuesday.