Photo of the Week

A mountain lion in Wind Cave National Park. Photo by Joel Schwader [read more]

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Food

A White Cookie Tradition

Four generations have enjoyed these sweet treats in Brookings. Photo by Staci Perry [read more ]

Mulled Wine, South Dakota Style

Travel

Sweet and Sour in Roslyn

The tiny town in Day County embraces both. [read more ]

History

The Christmas Medals

A new father’s enduring gift. [read more ]

Outdoors

Goat Watcher

“Citizen scientist” Les Heiserman keeps watch on a wild herd that confounds wildlife officials. [read more ]

What’s in the Water at Wallace?

Culture

Joyful Noise

Christmas at the Nora Store feeds many a soul. [read more ]

What’s in the Water at Wallace?

Business

Mountain-made Furniture

Black Hills craftsmen create natural, durable home furnishings. [read more ]

Tasty Theatrics of the Wine Cellar

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On This Day

January 2

The Rapid City Air Force Base, now called Ellsworth Air Force Base, was founded today in 1942. The base was the training ground for B-17 Flying Fortress crews, but its mission changed as threats facing the U.S. changed. During the Cold War, Ellsworth was equipped with bombers able to drop atomic bombs anywhere in the world within a few hours. After the fall of the Soviet Union, the base reshuffled its squadrons. Ellsworth avoided closure in 2005 and today hosts the 28th Bomb Wing, which is involved in operations around the globe.