Custer Celebrates 150th Birthday, US History
Sunday, I had the opportunity to attend the City of Custer’s 150th birthday celebration, a significant milestone! The event was held at the 1881 Courthouse Museum. There was birthday cake, an arrowhead treasure hunt for the kids, a historical walking tour, live music,...
Sturgis Bike Rally and the court system
OPINION — While church pews filled across South Dakota on Sunday morning, I was in a very different place — a packed courtroom in Sturgis. Outside, the roar of motorcycles rolled through the Black Hills as thousands of riders poured into town for the annual Sturgis...
A letter to Governor Rhoden from Chairman Eschenbaum
August 6, 2025 South Dakota Office of the Governor 500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501-8501 Dear Governor Rhoden, The purpose of this letter is to respectfully request you take immediate action to help prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS) to South...
Parenting in a Wired World
My husband and I are now four years into this beautiful journey of parenthood. Though there are many tired days and toddler tantrums, I wouldn’t trade full time motherhood for anything. As the boys get older, I look back to my childhood for things I want to teach them...
SD GOP Chairman Responds to Secretary of State’s Disclosure Error
I commend Secretary of State, Monae Johnson for owning up to the mistake that was made in releasing the protected information in an attempt to comply with the requirements of newly enacted HB1062. I have spoken with the Secretary of State about this and she regrets...
Safer Sioux Falls Forum
As the end to Summer is closer, so is the anticipation of the new school season. This week's update begins with the July 22nd “Safer Sioux Falls” Forum. This much needed discussion was brought about by the July 8th Prison Task Force meeting which concluded that a...
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Mike Diedrich
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Michael (Mike) Diedrich. He served in the South Dakota State Senate...
