Farm and Food File: Congress has much to do, and it won’t do much
I’m old enough to remember when Congress – like most Americans – worked during the summer. Sure, the pinstriped, air-conditioned…
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He’s back: Tapio eyes seat in Legislature as an Independent
Watertown-area voters in the November 3 General Election will have more than just Republicans and Democrats to choose from. While…
District 4 House race a real nail-biter; Deutsch, Kohl win
Candidates in the District 4 House Republican Primary rode a roller-coaster of emotions Tuesday night, June 2, as votes were…
Dear County Agent Guy: Perplexing plumbing problems
The word “plumbing” comes from “plumbum,” the Latin word for lead. That’s a load of hooey. “Plumbum” clearly denotes someone…
Matt Roby column: You can’t win ’em all
When I think about the legislative process, a song from the Rolling Stones comes to mind: “You Can’t Always Get…
Pickup smacks into home south of Watertown
A half-ton pickup crashed into the front of a house at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, about a…
South Dakota education reps decry statewide, ‘bell-to-bell’ school cell phone ban
If South Dakota is to ever implement statewide cell phone restrictions in public schools, it won’t likely be this year….
Watertown school superintendent honored in Pierre
Watertown School Supt. Dr. Jeff Danielsen was one of 11 people honored as an Outstanding Administrator of South Dakota by…
Column: South Dakota legislators disciplined before school discipline debate
The first week of the South Dakota legislative session is in the books, and Pierre wasted no time reminding everyone…
Rep. Matt Roby column: Legislature to kick into high gear
The first week of the 101st Session of the South Dakota Legislature is in the books. As is typical, it…
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