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Laura Johnson Andrews
Food Columnist
Laura grew up on a farm east of Yankton but left for many years to the big city of St. Paul. She returned in 2006 because of a yearning for family and a garden (she has a passion for weeding).
Viborg's Pancake Balls
June 21, 2012
Spherical pancakes called æbleskiver are crowd-pleasers at Danish Days in Viborg.
Return of the Peregrines
June 19, 2012
Watch for the world's fastest animal in the skies over Rapid City — or on your computer.
Plains Heritage Restored at Augustana
June 7, 2012
Visitors to Sioux Falls' newly renovated Heritage Park can tour pieces of South Dakota and literary history this summer.
South Dakota Web Roundup
June 1, 2012
Walk, run, drive or hop a train to catch the fun events taking place all over South Dakota this weekend.
Celebrating with Rhubarb
May 17, 2012
People make a fuss over St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo. But where's the ethnic fun when Norway's Constitution Day rolls around?
Rural Decay or Handy Tree Shelter?
May 10, 2012
Some folks regard abandoned farm structures with dismay. But have they ever tried to knock down a silo?
Planting Seeds in Parkston
May 4, 2012
Hutchinson County kids are getting into gardening in a big way.
It's Always Cake-Thirty at the Pennington House
April 18, 2012
A moist chocolate cake covered with soft chocolate ganache hits the spot.
In Search of Easter Traditions
April 5, 2012
An easy, creamy, lemony dessert to grace your Easter table.
South Dakota Web Roundup
March 23, 2012
This week: prairie chickens, baby calves and other signs of spring.
South Dakota Web Roundup
March 16, 2012
St. Patrick's Day and all things green are highlighted in this week's roundup.
The Humble Tavern
March 13, 2012
Taverns, loose meats, sloppy joes, barbecues — there are as many names for this South Dakota sandwich as there are recipes.
South Dakota Web Roundup
March 9, 2012
Is it spring yet? Not quite. Here's a few things to do while you wait.
South Dakota Web Roundup
March 2, 2012
This week: the Sioux Falls art scene, more of virtual South Dakota, and a few tributes to a legendary Black Hills figure.
Housekeeping Secrets of the Bachelor Hermit
February 24, 2012
How do you make kitchen scraps edible? Easy — just add sugar!
Spread the Love
February 9, 2012
Lonely? Confused? Dreading Valentine's Day? Maybe we can't have love, but we can always have cookies.