Food
Saved by Sauerkraut
Kraut has been kind to the Jorgensons of Hayti. [read more ]
The Wonder of Dandelions
Tapping Into Something Sweet
Mitchell’s Gingerbread Architect
This is Our Family
Travel
Right at Home in Davis
Visitors are welcomed like old friends. [read more ]
Staying Humble in Doland
Tending to White Owl
Lead’s International Flavor
Life in the Gap
History
Forgotten Giant
How might Northern State University and Aberdeen preserve Isaac Lincoln’s legacy? [read more ]
Ship in a Bottle
Homestake’s Pit Ponies
A Historical Treasure Hunt
Alcester’s Music Man
Outdoors
Birder to Birdwatcher
Staying grounded with an eye on the sky. [read more ]
Butterfly Week
Ten Outdoor Adventures in South Dakota
Winter Potatoes
Goat Watcher
Culture
Summers Like Watermelons
When life was sweet and care-free. [read more ]
Fast, Loud and Proud
The Trainer from Marcus
Tongues in Granite Cheeks
The Respectful Shepherd
Business
Pretty and Practical
For Dusty Kirk, hats are useful tools and works of art. [read more ]
Spink’s Cheese Makers
Let’s Go Shopping in Scotland
A Living Drink
The Ultimate Vehicle
Monthly E-Newsletter
Events
March 23 - December 31High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments - Vermillion
August 01 - August 31Allevity August Arcade Special - Aberdeen
August 02 - August 25Fructus et Flores - Photographs by Mercedes Nelson - Sioux Falls
August 20 - August 25Kool Deadwood Nites - Deadwood
August 21 - August 25Corn Palace Festival - Mitchell
All EventsOn This Day
August 25
Lewis and Clark explored Spirit Mound north of Vermillion today in 1804. Local Indians told them that strange little creatures lived there, but none were found when they ascended the 70-foot knoll. Since they recorded the side trip in their journals, it's one of the few places people can certainly walk in their footsteps.
Columns
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]
January 17, 2024
Winter Dreams
PHOTOGRAPHY: There’s beauty to be found during our season of slumber. [read More]
December 6, 2023
The Long View
PHOTOGRAPHY: A telephoto look at the wilds of South Dakota. [read More]