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Columns
There's Gold in Spearfish Canyon: Leave It There!
December 14, 2011
Gold miners would like to make the Ragged Top Mountain area, just over the rim of Spearfish Canyon near Savoy, a little more ragged.
Technology: Friend or Foe to Rural South Dakota?
December 13, 2011
South Dakota probably needs just one bank, one post office, one church and one school thanks to modern technology. But that would likely lead to just one town, and a lot of unemployed and unhappy people.
Frost and Flurries
December 12, 2011
When taking pictures of early winter scenes, hoar frost can be your friend.
Wind Won't Be Stopped
December 9, 2011
South Dakota has trailed other states in wind energy development, but there are reasons for optimism.
Yoga's Hot in South Dakota
December 9, 2011
There are yoga classes galore at centers and studios throughout the state. But one thing we've lacked is a hot yoga studio — until now.
Seeing Horizontally
December 6, 2011
Use South Dakota's horizontal nature and a little technology to create breathtaking panoramas.
The Prius Effect : Conspicuous Conservation
December 5, 2011
Where environmentalism is a strong cultural force, it's important to look green as well as be green.
Left and Right Find Common Ground in Opposition to Mega-Dairies
November 30, 2011
We hardy but lonely Dakota Lefties end up consorting with some distinctly un-Left characters over some issues.
Be Thankful Every Day
November 29, 2011
Lakota culture teaches us to be grateful every day of the year.
U.S. Needs Keystone XL
November 28, 2011
Opposing the Keystone XL pipeline because it will provide a market for tar sands oil only works if there is nowhere else for the oil to go.
Badlands Morning
November 28, 2011
The rewards of witnessing a sunrise in the Badlands are worth the discomfort of a little lost sleep.
Thanksgiving Day
November 25, 2011
“It will be just like hiking,” my husband said, promising the beauty of nature all around us. My parents live close to Marindahl Lake near Volin and Jeremy thought walking some of its 634 acres of game production area would be a great activity before Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, he also hoped to shoot a deer.
Gobble, Gobble : Turkey and Apple Sandwiches
November 23, 2011
Transform your Thursday feast leftovers into a turkey sandwich with crunchy apples and creamy tart cranberry mayonnaise.
Working the Sun in Your Shots
November 22, 2011
With a little thought and creativity applied, working the sun around and into your photos can improve a lot of scenes.
You Have To Earn Your Pumpkin Pie Around Here
November 21, 2011
The Hiedeman family of Watertown's pre-Thanksgiving dinner run has turned into a community event.
Tiny Dancers
November 17, 2011
The Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center fills with hundreds of dance students every Tuesday.
Lippman was Lemmon's Hero
November 16, 2011
Gordon Lippman survived two wars, but never returned from the third.
How to Make Change Happen
November 16, 2011
The Occupy Wall Street movement could learn some lessons from the Keystone XL opponents.
Fast Football
November 15, 2011
Using time lapse photography, Christian Begeman condensed last October's football game between SDSU and NDSU down to two minutes.
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