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November/December 1990
... recreation of Cedar Pass in the Badlands of southwestern South Dakota.
Wounded Knee: This issue is devoted to Wounded Knee, 100 years later.
When Hope Was Extinguished: Historian Dave Walter writes of the events which led to the massacre at Wounded Knee.
A Survivor's Account: Dewey Beard was severely wounded at Wounded Knee, but he lived to tell the story of what transpired.
Hoping ...
August/September 1987
Sailboating has added a lot of color to South Dakota's lakes and beaches. This photo was taken by Dave Dringman of Yankton.
Proud of the Prairie: A fresh perspective on how to appreciate our prairie.
Dakota Bread: Here's the recipe for the latest craze in Dakota eating.
An Ageless ...
September/October 1988
... Crystal Springs Rodeo. [read more]
The Rattler Battler: A.M. Jackley made it safe to walk the West River prairie.
Discipline with a Curve: An introduction to South Dakota's winningest coach, Dave Ploof.
Farming at Funkrest: A Lake County farm couple welcomes hunters.
Old-time Music Finds a Home: Fiddlers and yodelers gather at Yankton every autumn.
China Painting in Pheasant Country: ...
September/October 2010
Toby Brusseau's new book I Am South Dakota includes an essay and photos of Dave Schroth, who raises buffalo for the 777 Ranch near Hermosa.
Life Changers: Ten West River South Dakotans with tough jobs are the focus of Toby Brusseau's book.
Colton — Tractors Galore: ...
January/February 2006
... I-90 helped or harmed the little city in McCook County.
Rustling With Politicians: Retired senator James Abourezk recalls a memorable constituent from Shannon County.
Eye in the Sky: Yankton pilot Dave Tunge shares his birds-eye view of South Dakota.
Ghost Town Keepers: Four sisters hope to let Myersville, South Dakota decay with dignity.
Lakota Gifts: Documenting Native American contributions ...
July/August 2012
... are slowly vanishing.
Schiller's Skies: South Dakota's inspiring skies, as seen by photographer Paul Schiller. Prose by Craig Lawrence.
Crop Art: A farmer's canvas is a quarter section. Photography by Dave Tunge.
Seeking the White Mule: Chuck Cecil explores South Dakota's unique venture in and out of Prohibition. [read more]
Town on a Mission: Where Lakota ways thrive on the Rosebud Reservation.
Ambassadors ...
Winner! Whereizzit in South Dakota?
February 22, 2012
... rural South Dakota churches?
If you think you know where this one is located, leave a comment below with your guess. We're looking for the town closest to the church. (No fair asking the photographer, Dave Tunge of Dakota Aerials!)
On April 2, we will randomly select a winner from the correct answers. The winner will receive a collection of South Dakota Magazine products and a 16"x20" print of ...
Empty Bowls is Quite Fulfilling
November 18, 2011
... who died five years ago. The motivations were many, but the cause was one.
The "banquet" consisted of a bowl of soup and a bun, served in beautiful bowls handcrafted by South Dakota's favorite potter, Dave Huebner of nearby Bushnell. There was music and prayers and a little nonsense from me.
For example, I told the story of the Wertz brothers from Bancroft, S.D., in Kingsbury County. The young brothers ...
How to Make Change Happen
November 16, 2011
... Legislature to the White House, pipeline protesters made clear to the decision-makers that making the wrong decision on Keystone XL would have political consequences.
And the decision-makers listened. Governor Dave Heineman changed his mind and called the Nebraska Legislature into special session to consider new pipeline regulations. President Obama, who had seemed distressingly tone-deaf on Keystone XL, started ...
After the Long Rise
October 5, 2011
Dave Tunge of Dakota Aerials recently sent us this picture of the Missouri River between Vermillion and Yankton.
Fill 'er Up With Music
September 23, 2011
If you like good music, be sure to swing by the Crandall Pumps this weekend. Owner Dave Swain is holding his annual fall music festival there from 2-5 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
The Great Tradition of Wall
... grabbing window wash and a cloth to wipe away smudges. They are beating that third generation curse, having enjoyed good numbers despite $4 gas and a recession.
That’s obviously good news to Mayor Dave Hahn. Thanks to tourism, he notes, “We have the same sales tax revenue in this town of 800 people as some towns with 5,000 people.”
Originally from northeastern South Dakota, Hahn arrived ...
The Wheat Ritual
... harvest the sprawling fields of Sully County, easily the wheat capital of South Dakota. Farmers there generally plant more than 230,000 acres of wheat. In 2007 they grew 10.5 million bushels. Photo by Dave Tunge.
Dakota Wheat Field
By Hamlin Garland
Like liquid gold the wheat-field lies,A marvel of yellow and russet and green,
That ripples and runs, that floats and flies,With the subtle ...
Exploring Spirit Mound
August 10, 2011
By Rebecca Johnson
Lewis and Clark's trail to Spirit Mound passed right through what is now Vermillion. Photo by Dave Jensen.
It’s been almost 207 years since Lewis and Clark headed for Spirit Mound after camping just below the Vermillion bluffs. They’d heard the conical land formation was ...
Gentlemen, Crank Your Engines
July 8, 2011
Members of the Tri-State Old Iron Association showed their patriotism yesterday at Yankton's Paddlewheel Park. Photo by Dave Tunge.
Today is the kick-off of the Tri-State Old Iron Association's annual ride. Yesterday, Yankton aerial photographer Dave Tunge shot this patriotic photo from his Piper Cub.
The annual ...
The Flood From Above
June 17, 2011
Dave Tunge of Dakota Aerials has been busy photographing the Missouri flood from his Piper Cub.
The First Song to the Flood of 2011
June 16, 2011
... their assistance are in stripes rather than orange.
Well-known Pierre artist Jim Pollock is keeping a journal of his community's trials and tribulations. Surely his sketchbook is in a back pocket.
Dave Tunge, South Dakota's best aerial photographer, has been flying his Piper Cub up and down the river valley, shooting images from 1,000 feet.
Fires come and go in hours. Tornadoes in mere minutes. This ...
Clamming on the James
... for the steam engines and clammers loaded their harvest into railcars, which took them to button factories in towns along the Mississippi River like Muscatine (the Pearl Button Capital of the World), Davenport and Guttenberg in Iowa.
Clammers were busy on other area waters, like the Vermillion and the Minnesota River across the border in Yellow Medicine County, Minn., but the demand for clamshells and ...
From the Skies
October 9, 2008
Photos by Bernie Hunhoff aboard aerial photographer Dave Tunge's Piper Cub.
