Opinion

If I were to offer one piece of advice that I thought was more important than any other, I would tell you not to assume that a shot was missed – even If the target ran off and appeared to be unharmed. In my reasonably long life as a hunter, I’ve had reminders of this along the way.

On September 7, 2021, 62 yearold Ken Stach of rural Letcher arrowed a 6 X 6 bull elk in southwest Colorado on public land. What makes his achievement even more impressive was the fact that he was self-guided, and his tag was purchased over-the-counter without preference points.

To the residents of Bon Homme County, I am NOT in favor of the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance.

A woman had been feeling short of breath for several weeks. Physical activities which had previously been easy for her were becoming a chore. In fact, simply laying down resulted in difficulty breathing. She had gained some weight and her legs were swollen.

I stumbled on the following story quite by accident. I had stopped by Kocer’s Fallen Timbers, a unique Wagner business on East Highway 46 that specializes in tables, benches, and chairs made from rough-sawn timber. This place is well worth a special trip!

All data in this article is released from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the South Dakota Department of Health. April 15th is a very important date to remember because that is the day when all statewide residents were eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota.

If like pheasants, all deer were the same size, deer hunting would still be exciting. Add to this excitement the one in a thousand chance that a record book buck might come along, and it’s downright addictive. Kaden Holzbauer is a 14 year-old freshman at Parkston High School.

Dear Editor, This letter is in regard to the proposal presented by the "Friends of the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail" board to the South Dakota Railroad Board on September 29, 2021.

Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It was first issued on Nov. 11, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson. It was on the 11th day of the 11th hour of the 11th month that the fighting in WWI ended in 1918.

In medicine, we routinely ask people about their family health history. Knowing that your mother had diabetes, or that your grandfather battled alcoholism, helps us be alert for health conditions to which you may be predisposed.