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John Andrews

History Columnist

Our managing editor, web editor and history columnist is John Andrews, a Lake Norden native who attended SDSU, wrote for the Brookings Register and earned a master's degree in history at USD before joining our staff. John writes features, edits our many departments and oversees the day to day writing of the magazine.

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Albert White Hat (left) worked tirelessly to ensure that his native Lakota language did not disappear.

“They Laughed at Me”

June 21, 2013
Lakota language champion Albert White Hat dies at 74.

Richard Pettigrew helped found Sioux Falls and served as South Dakota’s first full-term U.S. Senator. After falling out of favor with state leaders for years, he is immortalized in a new bronze statue at the corner of Fifth and Phillips in downtown Sioux Falls. Click to enlarge photos.

'I Told You So'

May 22, 2013
Richard Pettigrew’s statue in downtown Sioux Falls is an everlasting parting shot at the city he helped build.

Photo by Doug Jorgensen.

A Bad Rap for the Red Fox

May 20, 2013
These cunning hunters can be found all over South Dakota.

Is This Jack McCall?

March 1, 2013
We’ve seen this picture of the notorious assassin for more than a century, but some question if it’s really him.

A Somber Winter Read

December 27, 2012
The Children's Blizzard is heartbreaking, but well worth your time.

A Respectful Rivalry Rekindled

November 19, 2012
SDSU and USD begin a new chapter in their storied competition.

Fort Sisseton was established in 1864, after the Dakota War of 1862. Photo by Chad Coppess.

What Does the Civil War Have to do With Dakota Territory?

August 23, 2012
More than you might think, says Brad Tennant.

Albert & Emma Williams place was one of the oldest remaining homesteads in the Black Hills. Photos by Bernie Hunhoff.

Historic Ranch Turned to Ash

July 26, 2012
Custer County’s Williams Ranch is a victim of the Myrtle Fire.

If Zack Sutley is to be believed, he took part in many of Dakota Territory s most famous events, including the hanging of Lame Johnny. This photo of Rapid City s hanging tree was taken by Bernie Hunhoff.

Dakota Territory's "Most Interesting Man"

May 9, 2012
Zack Sutley was a territorial renaissance man – if you believe him.

Garfield Lutheran Church, midway between Bryant and Lake Norden on Highway 28, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It served Norwegian families in Hamlin County for nearly 100 years.

Our Historic Church

April 25, 2012
Garfield Lutheran makes the National Register of Historic Places.

A 1928 tornado wreaked havoc on the town of Davis. Click to enlarge photo.

The Day Davis Nearly Disappeared

March 28, 2012
A 1928 tornado almost leveled the town.

Caroll Hardy of Sturgis was one of South Dakota s noteworthy athletes.

Ballin’ in South Dakota

March 14, 2012
We can run, jump and hit with the best athletes in the country.

A roadside marker near Redfield explains Spink County s claim to pheasant fame.

Pheasants: We Salute Them and Shoot Them

February 29, 2012
South Dakotans kill and eat their state bird – and have fun doing it.

Apologies to the fighting females of Madison — your 1945 game was not the first instance of powderpuff football after all. Photo courtesy of Barbara Stearns Turner.

Cavour’s Lady Leatherheads

February 15, 2012
We thought Dakota State was first, but Cavour High fielded a girls football team in 1926.

Is Calamity Jane preparing for a rendezvous with Wild Bill? Unlikely. Photo courtesy of the Adams Museum of Deadwood.

Wild Bill and Calamity Jane: A Love Story?

January 25, 2012
The first film to link them romantically has been rediscovered nearly 100 years after its creation. Watch it this weekend.

Gideon Moody

Gideon Moody: Scrupulous Senator, Knife Fighter

January 18, 2012
The man once challenged to a duel became one of South Dakota’s most honest public figures.

This photo of the Mayflower 2, a replica of the ship that brought the pilgrims to Plymouth, Mass., was taken by Andrew Hitchcock.

Is There a Pilgrim in Your Family Tree?

January 11, 2012
Some South Dakotans are descended from the English dissenters who rode the Mayflower. You might be one of them.

Joe Andrews, son of Departments Editor John Andrews, is a second grader at Yankton s Beadle Elementary.

We’re Walking for Joe

January 4, 2012
Our magazine crew plans to help stomp out diabetes at South Dakota's annual Walk for the Cure.

This is the best winter in years to spot snowy owls in South Dakota. Christian Begeman found this one near Okobojo Bay on Dec. 26.

Snow Birds

December 28, 2011
Why are Arctic snowy owls flocking to South Dakota?

An artist s rendering shows a park across the street from Mitchell s Corn Palace.

How Will the Corn Palace Look in 10 Years?

December 21, 2011
Mitchell’s gem may be due for a multi-million dollar makeover.

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