A dangerous void grows as South Dakota newspapers close • South Dakota Searchlight The grinding decline of the traditional newspaper business continued in an incredibly sad way last week with news that four papers closed.

"When real news produced by real-news professionals goes away," writes #KevinWoster, "the void is usually filled by something that is much less than professional, often wrong and sometimes downright dangerous."

Commentary on the sudden closure of four South Dakota #newspapers: buff.ly/kqA2VeL

Without 'baggage' of national spotlight, Rhoden gets back to basics • South Dakota Searchlight New Gov. Larry Rhoden supports tougher southern border security, of course. But he isn’t inclined to build walls between himself and others.

"... He was engaging with you in a meaningful way. An adult way. A respectful way. A civil way. And you parted on friendly terms. Imagine that, in today’s politics, from our governor in Pierre."

Commentary about #LarryRhoden from #KevinWoster:

Letting go is difficult after going afield with a good dog • South Dakota Searchlight Oh, the things you can learn by going afield with a good dog. Magical, enduring things, about the outdoors, about the dog, about yourself.

"Oh, the things you can learn by going afield with a good dog. Magical, enduring things, about the outdoors, about the dog, about yourself."

#KevinWoster commentary on the difficult decision to euthanize his aging hunting dog, Rosie.