Birds of a Different Feather

Every once in a while, I’m going to poke the bear. After all, the point of this column, my job, and conservation in general is to try and change practices or beliefs that are outdated or weren’t proper in the first place.

United for Local News: Taking South Dakota Voices to Washington

Last week, I had the privilege of joining fellow South Dakota publisher Molly McRoberts of the Potter County News and Dave Bordewyk, Executive Director of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association, for the News Media Alliance’s Support Journalism Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia came to get it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the beef stroganoff and watermelon from the Manor kitchen. In the evening, I went out for a walk for some fresh air and exercise.Tuesday, I enjoyed the chicken dinner and carrot cake from the Manor kitchen.

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS STARTS HERE AT HOME

National Newspaper Week is an invitation to pause and reflect on what a free press means, not just in D.C. or New York, but in towns like Wessington Springs, Wolsey, Lane, Alpena, and every rural crossroad that relies on trusted local news.

Watching the Yield Monitors?

Many, if not most, farmers with soybeans are hard at it with harvest. There’s even a fair amount of corn combined. What looked like a fall when things might go into October quite green from the late summer rains sure turned drier in a hurry.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia came to get it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the roast beef dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. My twin sister Marleen Caffee of Rapid City called to visit in the afternoon. Her son Dave and Nancy Caffee had been to visit her.

Thank you to volunteers and patrons of WSCCG

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Celebrating the Power of Community: Public Power Week in Wessington Springs

Dear Editor and Wessinton Springs Community, Did you know, if you live in Wessington Springs, you are served by a locally owned and operated electric utility?This week, we celebrate Public Power Week, a time to highlight the value of community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities.

More Than Ribbons: 4-H Builds Skills for Life

Editor: 4-H has long been a program that prepares young people for life through hands-on learning, leadership, and responsibility.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia Atkinson came to get it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the hamburger, tator tots, green beans and peach sauce from the Manor kitchen. My daughter Cindy Zenk of Webster had a meeting in Huron.