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A little dish of tart, lightly sweetened rhubarb with a bit of whipped cream on top makes any spring day celebratory. Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Celebrating with Rhubarb

May 17, 2012
People make a fuss over St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo. But where's the ethnic fun when Norway's Constitution Day rolls around?

America needs good solutions to our health care crisis. We spend far more per capita than other nations, but do not enjoy notably better infant mortality rates. Photo taken by Bernie Hunhoff at the Sanford Center campus in Sioux Falls.

Can Tea Cure Health Care?

May 16, 2012
Black Hills Tea Partiers brew up weak answers to policy alternatives to Obamacare.

Sunset over a bend in the Missouri River, which borders the park.

Into the Woods

May 14, 2012
The woods and waters of Union County's Adams Homestead attract a rich array of wildlife.

Christian Begeman found orioles at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, but you might see them in your own back yard.

Enticing the Oriole

May 10, 2012
Baltimore orioles are a favorite for many backyard birders in South Dakota.

Bernie Hunhoff spotted the green ash trees sprouting from this Hutchinson County silo in 2006.

Rural Decay or Handy Tree Shelter?

May 10, 2012
Some folks regard abandoned farm structures with dismay. But have they ever tried to knock down a silo? 

Mini zucchini frittatas are a nice, healthy surprise breakfast for anyone s mom. Photo by Fran Hill.

Frittatas for Mama

May 9, 2012
Need a breakfast in bed idea for Mom this Sunday? Look no further.

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.

Wind turbines near Elkton. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

The Real Cost of Renewable Energy

May 7, 2012
Wind and solar power are pretty ideas, but are the benefits worth the costs to the American public?

April 25 was giant pumpkin-planting day at Parkston Elementary School. Photos by Rob Monson. Click to enlarge photos.

Planting Seeds in Parkston

May 4, 2012
Hutchinson County kids are getting into gardening in a big way.

Weed pizza — not yet available in stores. Photo by Laura Johnson.

Weed Eater

May 3, 2012
Free food is lurking in your own backyard.

We can and should try to keep South Dakota s prison population down, but some cells will still be filled. Photo of Yankton s Federal Prison Camp by Bernie Hunhoff.

Some Cells Will Be Filled

May 2, 2012
The murder of Norm Johnson of Madison proves that no matter what we try to keep the prison population down, South Dakota will always need some cells.

Multiple exposures of Palisades State Park s night sky were layered and adjusted to create this photo. Click to enlarge photos.

Following the Star Trail

April 30, 2012
Capturing the course of stars as they spin around the night sky is a lesson in patience.

Make your own mosquito repellent with lemon eucalyptus and vegetable oil. Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Buzz Off

April 27, 2012
Make your own natural mosquito repellent.

A chunk of poached salmon generously slathered with homemade tartar sauce is only slightly more difficult to prepare than boiled water. Photo by Fran Hill.

In Hot Water

April 25, 2012
Get yourself out of hot water by slipping a packet of salmon in.

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.

President Barack Obama. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Democrats Divide Over Keystone

April 23, 2012
Members of President Obama's party are peeling off to support the controversial pipeline.

A moist cake with chocolate ganache can be just as satisfying as an ice-cold brew. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

It's Always Cake-Thirty at the Pennington House

April 18, 2012
A moist chocolate cake covered with soft chocolate ganache hits the spot. 

Are South Dakota schools and teachers committed to delivering the best education possible?

Educational Excellence

April 18, 2012
Is "good enough" enough for South Dakota schools?

The Booming Grounds

April 16, 2012
The Fort Pierre National Grasslands are a great spot to watch male prairie chickens woo their hens.

The Olson family s Titanic exhibit.

Langford's Titanic Victim

April 15, 2015
A tiny exhibit in an old granary pays tribute to a man who died aboard the unsinkable ship.

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