Column by Chris McGowan For centuries, carnivorous wolves, hunting in predatory packs, stalked their prey on the rugged plains of South Dakota. Despite thriving for countless generations however, these wolves, along with their pack mentality, disappeared from the eastern South Dakota landscape long ago. Now, after an extended absence, the “Pack mentality” has returned and [...]

By Chris McGowan I love the holidays! The music makes me nostalgic, watching Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in “It’s A Wonderful Life” causes me to count my blessings and the food is fabulous. My great-grandmother’s recipe for Christmas cookies with a hint of anise flavoring remains my absolute favorite delicacy. However, the stretch from [...]

I love this time of year. The leaves change colors, the air becomes brisk and I know another wrestling season is just around the corner. My love affair with wrestling began in the fifth grade. After basketball season was over, wrestling began for fifth through eighth graders at 3:15 p.m. in the school gym. I [...]