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Deer, ducks and lions on tap

LIVE CHAT WITH:  Jeff Vonk, state Game, Fish & Parks secretary.

Nov 18, 2009 | 3:00 pm | (0) Comments

Veterans guaranteed all freedoms

As a veteran of 66 years and counting, I still stand proud whenever honors and expressions of appreciation for veterans are rendered, participating in these events wherever possible.

Nov 14, 2009 | 1:15 am | (0) Comments

Conservatives are just trying to wake America up

How Terry Painter (letter, Nov. 6) could compare Limbaugh, Beck, and Hannity with Hitler is the most bizarre, out of touch mentality one could possibly imagine. These are Conservative Constitution-loving people who are trying to wake up the American people to what is going on in Washingto…

Nov 13, 2009 | 3:10 pm | (0) Comments

H1N1 and South Dakota

LIVE CHAT WITH:  Doneen Hollingsworth, state secretary of health.

Nov 11, 2009 | 1:45 am | (0) Comments

Rockerville may be the solution for Playhouse

Years ago, I attended a fundraiser for the Black Hills Playhouse; they were raising money for capital improvements like leveling the buildings, repairing roofs, etc. When I asked one of the fundraisers how they planned to maintain the improvements once they were made, she was dumbfounded …

Nov 11, 2009 | 1:30 am | (0) Comments

Christian nation? Not really

In response to Mr. Gonzalez's letter Nov. 1. America is not a christian nation, you cannot have freedom of religion if you are favoring one.' We the people' as government cannot discriminate against any person with regards to age, sex, race or religion for any reason. You cannot have the …

Nov 08, 2009 | 1:30 am | (0) Comments

Dead doctor no excuse for lapse in patient care

I'm 54 years old on Medicaid and Medicare, my doctor passed on not too long ago. I got a call from his office the day I was going to see him telling me he passed on and I'd have to wait for them to fined me another doctor. I'm a heart- and high-blood-pressure patient along with breathing …

Nov 04, 2009 | 2:30 am | (0) Comments

Anti-retaliation language should be published

This Forum piece is written by Sam Kooiker, member of the Rapid City Council.

Oct 31, 2009 | 2:15 am | (6) Comments

Hikers, runners should be wearing orange in November

Runners and hikers beware: On Nov. 1 deer season with a rifle begins in the Black Hills Forest Area. As ordered by South Dakota hunting regulations hunters will be wearing orange clothing. In the past 20 years I have never seen a hiker or runner wearing orange of any kind. Hunters wear or…

Oct 30, 2009 | 3:45 pm | (0) Comments

Bird surge tough to maintain

JUST HAD TO ASK: Chad Switzer, terrestrial wildlife administrator, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks Division of Wildlife.

Oct 28, 2009 | 3:15 am | (1) Comments

Be wary of big ticket team

Given the big business mischief that caused the recession, we should be wary of Verizon and Google claiming they're offering consumers a great deal (Verizon Wireless, Google to hunker down on phones, Oct. 6). Verizon is just conducting business as usual and consumers are paying more for s…

Oct 27, 2009 | 3:00 am | (0) Comments

Humility is the lesson to learn from Olympic bid

About the International Olympic Committee decision - while it is a transient blow to American pride, the selection of Rio De Janeiro over Chicago for the 2016 Olympics has several pluses: First, in the name of fairness, Brazil as South America's first Olympic host, showed nationwide enthu…

Oct 22, 2009 | 4:15 pm | (0) Comments

Gee, a real coup for independent voters

What a political coup! South Dakota Democrats voting to opening their primaries to Independents.

Oct 22, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Coaches deserve a nod

I would like to take a moment to say thanks on behalf of the mothers and fathers of the Stevens High School Marching Band members to Mr. Downs, Mr. Dragoo and Mr. Hansen for taking the time to prepare the band for their past weekend celebration performance in Greeley, Colo.

Oct 19, 2009 | 2:30 am | (0) Comments

'They' need to get some things done

'They' need to get some things done

Oct 16, 2009 | 4:30 pm | (2) Comments

Nobel was earned

Did He do anything to earn it? You bet! When he cancelled out putting nuclear tip missiles in Poland and avoid starting the cold war again.

Oct 15, 2009 | 1:40 pm | (33) Comments

Honor Flight was much appreciated

I was on the Honor flight that left Rapid City for Washington, D.C. to honor WWII veterans. I would like to thank every one that donated and helped in any way that made the trip p…

Oct 15, 2009 | 1:40 pm | (0) Comments

Risk pool serves a real need

I write in response to a recent letter from Andy Hollander regarding the South Dakota Risk Pool. Andy was concerned about Risk Pool affordability and eligibility.

Oct 15, 2009 | 1:35 pm | (0) Comments

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