Jodi’s Journal

Jodi’s Journal: Beat COVID, buy local

Small Business Saturday is great, but “it’s got to be Small Business Season.” Think of new ways you can do your part to buy local.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: COVID, quarantine and the CEOs

It’s a look at how the pandemic spares no one: Jodi Schwan talks COVID, quarantine — and the experience of our health systems’ two CEOs.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journey: A key to overcoming division

There are no quick, easy answers to addressing the division that seems to surround us. But there is a way to start.

3 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: COVID shame and culture change

Turning South Dakota’s COVID curve around is about more than a debate over masking: It’s about changing the culture and eliminating shame around this virus.

4 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Amazon, art and attracting a post-pandemic workforce

If Sioux Falls is going to capitalize on the “Amazon effect,” it would be well served to invest in the arts.

4 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: The COVID metrics that matter

As South Dakota sets new COVID case records, consider the message behind these metrics.

4 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: This Labor Day, consider a ‘workcation’

As we head into fall, consider a “workcation” with a focus on the future.

4 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Shop local, stay safe and support downtown

Our 605 Made Night Market returns this weekend — with changes and with a chance to give local artists some much-needed love.

4 years ago

Jodi’s Journal:  ‘Fake news,’ media-bashing and the way forward

In an era of media-bashing, some perspective to consider.

4 years ago

Jodi’s Journal: Restrictions, mask mandates and my first flight since COVID

Thinking of flying during the pandemic? Here’s what you might encounter.

4 years ago

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