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Katie Hunhoff
Travel & Culture Columnist
Katie is the publisher of South Dakota Magazine. She coordinates our feature articles and photography, and guides the editorial process along from issue to issue.
Heirloom Food Cures for the COVID Era
September 23, 2020
Cherished family recipes provide comfort during troubled times.
Meet an Accidental Rancher
May 26, 2020
Eliza Blue’s stories of an unexpected life on a Perkins County ranch fill her new book.
Our Suffrage Heroes
March 30, 2020
To celebrate a century of women’s voting rights in South Dakota, meet a few people who helped make it happen.
Pheasant Tales from South Dakota
November 27, 2019
A century of hunting ringnecks has left us with plenty of memorable stories.
The Magic of Autumn in South Dakota
September 24, 2019
Cool air, crisp leaves and fun events highlight the season.
Hiking the Land of Infinite Variety
July 23, 2019
Nature trail gems are never far away in South Dakota. Photo by Chad Coppess/S.D. Tourism.
Some Things Never Change in S.D.
April 2, 2019
Through blizzards and floods, neighbors help neighbors.
Local Experts’ Dining Tips
January 22, 2019
Secrets behind finding our best steaks, pies, ice cream and other treats. Photo by Chad Coppess/S.D. Tourism.
Sky High
November 21, 2018
A ride in aerial photographer Dave Tunge’s plane offers new perspective on South Dakota.
Our 100th Pheasant Party
September 17, 2018
Bagging birds and swapping stories is an autumn tradition in South Dakota. Photo by Chad Coppess/S.D. Tourism.
Elephant Rebellion in Elkton
July 18, 2018
A pachyderm named Hero’s tragic last days in South Dakota. Photo courtesy of the Elkton Community Museum.
Taming a Wild River
June 20, 2018
Two quarreling engineers created a plan to calm and control the Mighty Missouri.
Reminders of Our Outlaw Days
April 17, 2018
Every region has favorite outlaws and villains, but few have the outlaw-rich history of Dakota Territory and South Dakota.
Wolf Country Even Today?
February 20, 2018
The wild animals no longer live in South Dakota, but stragglers do wander through.
A South Dakota Christmas Story
December 19, 2017
One holiday season at the Charles Mix County poorhouse became the richest of all.
Our Water Stories
November 28, 2017
South Dakota’s lakes and rivers harbor tragedies and deep mysteries.
Autumn Mysteries
October 19, 2017
We love a good South Dakota ghost story. Photo by Chad Coppess/S.D. Tourism