Opinion

As we celebrate this Independence Day, I’m reminded of our Founding Fathers who put together the greatest statement of self-government the world has ever seen: the Declaration of Independence.

I’m home from Canada’s Lake Wollaston, but I wasn’t able to get this Saskatchewan adventure completed by press time. Look for it next week.

JOHN 15:4,5 "Abide in me and I in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.

I have struggled writing an article in these trying times of agriculture. Stress has been high this past year with depressed prices, too much moisture, and all-around hard times for agriculture. What could I say that would help with anything farmers/ranchers are dealing with.

As you read today’s column, friends and I will be fishing in northern Saskatchewan’s Wollaston Lake. I’ve never fished Wollaston in the past as the lodges were too pricey for me. I don’t need massages, gourmet meals, or a fancy bar.

The challenges of farming/ ranching seem to be trending upward. At least it sure seems that way when we are experiencing them. Note: I have been/am also an active farmer/livestock producer; so I will often say we, us, etc. when offering insight to production agriculture.

South Dakota has a strong legacy of military service. With over 72,000 veterans and more than 4,200 enrolled members of the National Guard, our state understands the importance of answering the call to serve.

MATTHEW 6:7-13 The disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, Jesus responded: "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

It’s not every day that I say this, but common sense recently prevailed in Washington, D.C. Yes, you read that correctly. After two months of encouraging the U.S.

President Jerry Weber called the Wagner Rotary Club to order on Wednesday, June 19th. Jerry is almost ready to retire from the President position. He celebrated by ringing the bell softly.