Photo of the Week
A Highland cow at Black Hills Highland near Spearfish waits for the storm. Photo by Karla West [read more]
Food
Turton’s Jelly Makers
Nothing is canned about Char Barrie’s jelly and jam enterprise. [read more ]
Saved by Sauerkraut
The Wonder of Dandelions
Tapping Into Something Sweet
Mitchell’s Gingerbread Architect
Travel
A Home Run for Columbia
Dean Buntrock’s gift has revitalized his hometown. [read more ]
Right at Home in Davis
Staying Humble in Doland
Tending to White Owl
Lead’s International Flavor
History
Forgotten Giant
How might Northern State University and Aberdeen preserve Isaac Lincoln’s legacy? [read more ]
Ship in a Bottle
Homestake’s Pit Ponies
A Historical Treasure Hunt
Alcester’s Music Man
Outdoors
Birder to Birdwatcher
Staying grounded with an eye on the sky. [read more ]
Butterfly Week
Ten Outdoor Adventures in South Dakota
Winter Potatoes
Goat Watcher
Culture
Summers Like Watermelons
When life was sweet and care-free. [read more ]
Fast, Loud and Proud
The Trainer from Marcus
Tongues in Granite Cheeks
The Respectful Shepherd
Business
Pretty and Practical
For Dusty Kirk, hats are useful tools and works of art. [read more ]
Spink’s Cheese Makers
Let’s Go Shopping in Scotland
A Living Drink
The Ultimate Vehicle
Monthly E-Newsletter
Events
March 23 - December 31High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments - Vermillion
August 22 - December 26 August 27 - December 24 September 04 - September 09The American Revolution Experience – an America 250 Event - Sioux Falls
September 06 - September 08James Valley Threshing Show - Andover
All EventsOn This Day
September 7
The attempted robbery of a bank in Northfield, Minn., left the James-Younger Gang in shambles. On this night in 1876, Jesse James and his brother Frank hid out in Sioux Falls before returning to their Missouri home. The James brothers were the only two of the eight-member gang not killed or arrested in the attempted heist. During his flight from the authorities, it is rumored Jesse James evaded arrest by making a daring horseback leap over Devil's Gulch near Garretson. James lived the outlaw life until 1892, when he was shot and killed by an operative of the Missouri governor, posing as a friend of James'.
Columns
August 15, 2024
Summer Safari
PHOTOGRAPHY: A journey through the hills and prairies of East River. [read More]
July 24, 2024
Surprising West River
PHOTOGRAPHY: Each trip brings new discoveries. [read More]
May 15, 2024
Starts and Stops
PHOTOGRAPHY: After a fitful beginning, spring in South Dakota is underway. [read More]
January 17, 2024
Winter Dreams
PHOTOGRAPHY: There’s beauty to be found during our season of slumber. [read More]
December 6, 2023
The Long View
PHOTOGRAPHY: A telephoto look at the wilds of South Dakota. [read More]