Food
Summit's Lutefisk Tradition
We joke about it more than eat it, but lutefisk was serious business in places like Summit. [read more ]
Cinnamon Rolls, 25 Cents
Turton’s Jelly Makers
Saved by Sauerkraut
The Wonder of Dandelions
Travel
The Humor of Rochford
How does a town with no people have a mall and a university? [read more ]
South Dakota’s Stockholm
A Home Run for Columbia
Right at Home in Davis
Staying Humble in Doland
History
Painting the Trophies
After an Aberdeen museum’s benefactor bequeathed his controversial collection of wildlife trophies, two artists found a way forward. [read more ]
Forgotten Giant
Ship in a Bottle
Homestake’s Pit Ponies
A Historical Treasure Hunt
Outdoors
Last Hunt with John
South Dakota’s outdoors can soothe a grieving soul. [read more ]
The Paddlefish Opener
Birder to Birdwatcher
Butterfly Week
Ten Outdoor Adventures in South Dakota
Culture
Forging Youth
Raise your swords to Rapid City’s young bladesmiths. [read more ]
A Spirited Place
Summers Like Watermelons
Fast, Loud and Proud
The Trainer from Marcus
Business
Tasty Theatrics of the Wine Cellar
Diners seem to appreciate the little nighttime eatery with black tablecloths and a hostess who knows food and theater. [read more ]
Pretty and Practical
Spink’s Cheese Makers
Let’s Go Shopping in Scotland
A Living Drink
Monthly E-Newsletter
Events
December 02 - January 01 March 23 - December 31High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments - Vermillion
August 22 - December 26 August 27 - December 24 September 12 - December 20Little STEAMers Preschool 2-Day Session (3-4 year olds) - Pierre
All EventsOn This Day
November 22
South Dakota's first female pilot was born on this day in 1892 in Box Elder. Nellie Zabel Willhite took her first flight Nov. 13, 1927, and earned a living doing air shows, races, giving rides and carrying air mail, working as a commercial pilot until age 52. Willhite was a founding member of the Ninety-Nines, an organization of women aviators. She managed all this without being able to hear — Nellie became deaf at age 2 after a bout with the measles.
Columns
October 30, 2024
West River Autumn
PHOTOGRAPHY: Alone with stones, stars and brilliant colors. [read More]
September 26, 2024
Small in Frame
PHOTOGRAPHY: An online contest challenges our photographer to shoot from a new perspective. [read More]
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]