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We All Have Hooks for Hands play their final show tonight in Sioux Falls. Photo by Jeff Sampson.

Farewell, Favorite Band

July 20, 2012
Folk pop group We All Have Hooks for Hands play their final show in Sioux Falls tonight.

Sour cream raisin pie — the way to at least one man s heart.

Friendly Competition

July 19, 2012
Family favoritism can turn the field of pie-loving into a delicious battleground.

Lessons From a Hoop Dancer

July 19, 2012
Lakota artist Kevin Locke's sacred messages of peace and hope are deeply rooted in Great Plains culture.

Remembering Calamity

July 16, 2012
Deadwood residents recalled Martha Jane Cannary’s fondness for local children…and the bottle.

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake is a vintage church cookbook treasure. Photo by Fran Hill.

Antique Versus Vintage

July 11, 2012
Strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake is a easy-to-make treat with vintage style.

One opponent of Madison s thrift store proposal posted the Madville Times URL in her shop window. Photo by Cory Allen Heidelberger.

Thrift Store Debate Defies Political Labels

July 11, 2012
Feelings surrounding Madison's controversial community thrift store proposal don't follow party lines.

Moonrise above Bear Butte. Click to enlarge photos.

The Rugged Spirituality of Bear Butte

July 9, 2012
A deeply spiritual spot beckons travelers to Meade County with its rough beauty and vibrant history.

A sweet, watermelon-flavored slush is a cold treat on a hot day.

Watermelon Granitas

July 8, 2012
Fruity, icy watermelon slush helps tame South Dakota's intense summer temps.

Photo by Jeremy Johnson.

Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove

July 6, 2012
Nearly 1,000 butterflies from around the world flit around the little indoor garden's waterfalls and streams.

Sylvan Lake is one of the many treasures South Dakotans share. Photo by S.D. Tourism.

Trees Don't Pay Taxes

July 2, 2012
How can we ensure that South Dakota's state parks don't suffer the same fate as California's?

A fresh, crisp salad is a new way to enjoy sweet corn. Photo by Fran Hill.

Knee-High by the Fourth of July

June 28, 2012
Enjoy summer's sweet corn bounty with a fresh corn and radish salad.

South Dakota farmers ought to like Agenda 21 s policies designed to increase producers  access to global export markets.

Agenda 21: When Common Sense Becomes Conspiracy

June 27, 2012
Why is the South Dakota GOP is in an uproar over the United Nations' sustainable development strategy?

The Hidden Beauty of Lake Hiddenwood

June 25, 2012
The Hiddenwood Creek Valley of north central South Dakota is home to a lushly forested gem of a state park.

One of the images taken by Lakota schoolchildren for the Lakota Voice Project.

Visions of Hope

June 22, 2012
The Lakota Voice Project documents hope as seen through the eyes of Lakota schoolchildren on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Æbleskiver require a special pan. Photo by Chris Moore.

Viborg's Pancake Balls

June 21, 2012
Spherical pancakes called æbleskiver are crowd-pleasers at Danish Days in Viborg.

Friendship Tower looms over Mount Roosevelt. Photo by Jeremy Johnson.

Friendship Tower

June 22, 2012
This memorial honoring Theodore Roosevelt is Deadwood's best kept secret.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo.

Return of the Peregrines

June 19, 2012
Watch for the world's fastest animal in the skies over Rapid City — or on your computer.

Tough Year for Unions

June 18, 2012
Public sector unions are finding themselves at a sudden disadvantage.

One lesson learned in the South Dakota primary — meeting voters matters. Here, Matt Varilek visits with residents of Groton. Photo from Matt Varilek for South Dakota.

Primary Czech-Mate

June 14, 2012
Lessons learned from Matt Varilek's victory in the South Dakota Democratic primary over chess master Jeff Barth.

Sinfully creamy strawberry mousse. Photo by Fran Hill.

The War for the Strawberries

June 14, 2012
When squirrels attack the berry patch, fight back.

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