By David Bordewyk

South Dakota Newspaper Association

This week is National Newspaper Week – an annual celebration of the special role that newspapers have in our nation.

Since well before our statehood in 1889, newspapers have staked a claim in helping to build and connect residents and communities in our great state. Today, that role continues.

Now more than ever, we need good newspapers and good journalism. It’s vital for the health and well-being of our democracy and our republic. Facts and truth matter. Credibility matters. A good newspaper editor knows those things and adheres to t...