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Brookings Radio

July 2

Ralph Herseth, South Dakota's 21st governor, was born today in 1909. From Houghton, in Brown County, Herseth was elected to his first and only term as governor in 1958. Herseth helped pass the South Dakota Conservancy Law and worked for tax reform, but was hampered by the Republican legislature. His wife, Lorna, was Secretary of State, and his son Lars became the state senate Majority Leader. Herseth's granddaughter, Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, where she currently serves.
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Favorite Stories from Past Issues

The House of the Holy White Man

Are we forgetting Valentine McGillycuddy?
January-February 2007

The Last Lakota Code Talker

Good and bad memories, and framed commendations on one of his four walls - that's what Clarence Wolf Guts has to show for WWII and all that came later.
May-June 2007

Diamonds In The Salvage Yard

The Gormans of Rapid City make a living salvaging junk cars, but their real passion is a blend of autos and art.
July-August 2007

My Father the Painter

A father/daughter effort to show Harding County's Finnish heritage.
May-June 2007


South Dakota Magazine Blog

Gabor Boritt's S.D. Education

Jul 2, 2009

By John Andrews A benefit to being a graduate of both SDSU and USD is that both university alumni magazines arrive in my mailbox a few times every year. I always scan the “alumni news” section, where graduates submit information on their weddings, babies and other life-changing accomplishments. I usually only recognize a few names, but [...]

Want to Take a Walk?

Jun 30, 2009

By John Andrews In our current issue’s calendar of events we wrote about Primal Quest, the world’s most challenging endurance race which is coming to the Badlands in August. Teams of four will run, bike, swim, paddle, climb and spelunk through 600 miles in 10 days. So far 38 teams have signed up, and they are coming [...]

An Editor's Report on the SD Economy

Jun 30, 2009

By Bernie Hunhoff Most of the 45,000 magazines we print are mailed directly to subscribers, and a few thousand are shipped to magazine distributors who parcel them out to gas stations, grocery stores, cheap-marts and other such establishments But in the early days of the magazine (24-plus years ago), we had just a few dozen paying readers [...]

New Contest: Guess Where Steven Is in SD?

Jun 29, 2009

Our newest staff member at the magazine is Steven Hunhoff. At the tender age of 16 months, he’s already a well-traveled South Dakotan. He is our cheapest traveler — instead of bar tabs and expensive steakhouse receipts, the only cost is Cheerios. And he gets at least 100 miles to the diaper. To help justify the [...]

Stockholm Hotel & Cafe Restored

Jun 25, 2009

There’s big news in the little town of Stockholm in Grant County. According to Phyllis Justice, the able editor of the Grant County Review, Alex Thompson has come home from the city to restore the old hotel and cafe building. In her column “Ain’t It Awful,” Phyllis writes that Thompson’s son, Chris, has also joined [...]

There Must Be A Story Here?

Jun 25, 2009

by Bernie Hunhoff I came upon this grain bin with a massive hole in the frontside while driving some backroads in Roberts County, southwest of Sisseton. There must be a story here. I hope it wasn’t a sad story. It appears that somebody decided they needed to get inside this grain bin in a big hurry. Hopefully [...]


 
Dutch Oven Cook-off
Hartford

Experience a true South Dakota tradition at Horse Haven Arena's Dutch Oven Cook-off July 5 in Hartford. Bring your own oven and compete for cash prizes or stop by and enjoy the boxed lunches and a mounted shooting show. Call 605-743-5270 for information.
Fireworks Express
Hill City

Ride the 1880 Train from Hill City to Mount Rushmore to view the legendary fireworks above the memorial. Champagne or soda and a picnic dinner is served. Board the Fireworks Express July 3 at 7:30 p.m.
4 Great Things to Do this Week Mitchell Festival
Mitchell

Mitchells' Gateway to the West Fest (July 3) held at Lake Michell Amphitheater features award winning Native group Brule, with special guests The Little Bird Band and the Elk Soldier Drum Group. Also enjoy fireworks and food vendors.

Poetry Festival
Witten

See local and nationally known poets perform at the Cowboy and Indian Poetry Festival July 3 at the Witten Community Hall. Along with great poetry, you can also enjoy a pork feed, fireworks, open mike and various vendors. Call 605-879-2004 for information.

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