Doug Allen column: Striving for the common good
As Watertown continues its “Summer of Red, White and Blue” to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, I’ve been…
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Farm and Food File: Farm Bill talk is Groundhog Day after Groundhog Day after…
Punxsutawney Phil, the shadow-obsessed groundhog, and Glenn “GT” Thompson, the chairman of the House Ag Committee, have something in common:…
Watertown man wins leadership award
Ayden Calvert of Watertown is South Dakota’s John Lewis Youth Leadership Award winner for 2025. The award, named for the…
Doug Allen column: A collaborative enterprise
E.J. Dionne Jr. in his book, “Why Americans Hate Politics,” argues that “Only by restoring our sense of common citizenship…
South Dakota’s $650 million prison plan OK’d in special session
South Dakota’s long-sought replacement of its 144-year-old penitentiary is over following a tenuous, years-long battle that spanned two gubernatorial ……
Books: DDR’s column returns after two-year break
After about a two-year pause, this book column is back in business, but with important changes. I want to start…
English teacher sentenced to 15 years for rape
Jordan Bakken has pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with the offense of Rape in the Fourth Degree, a Class 3 Felony.
Candidates come together for moderated debate before November election
Codington County Commissioner candidates for District 2 Tyler McElhany (Republican) and Rita Wishard (Democrat) participated in the first debate. Five…
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