Food
The Wonder of Dandelions
Most think of dandelions as a noxious weed, but they are the star ingredient in these recipes. [read more ]
Tapping Into Something Sweet
Mitchell’s Gingerbread Architect
This is Our Family
The Buzz from Prairie Moon Farm
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
Homestake’s Pit Ponies
Horses lived and worked deep underground. [read more ]
A Historical Treasure Hunt
Alcester’s Music Man
Finding Frank Ashford
The Lost 74
Outdoors
Ten Outdoor Adventures in South Dakota
Where do your outdoor skills and experiences rank in the wild woods, waters and prairies? [read more ]
Winter Potatoes
Goat Watcher
Catch, Move and Release
Elk Magic
Culture
The Trainer from Marcus
Bud Boudreau is changing the way we herd sheep. [read more ]
Tongues in Granite Cheeks
The Respectful Shepherd
A 66-County Tree
This is Our Family
Business
Spink’s Cheese Makers
When milk prices soured, the Spink Hutterite Colony returned to its roots. [read more ]
Let’s Go Shopping in Scotland
A Living Drink
The Ultimate Vehicle
Fun and Games
Monthly E-Newsletter
Events
March 23 - December 31High Strung: Five Centuries of Stringed Keyboard Instruments - Vermillion
May 03 - May 26Reconstructed: An Alternative Perspective - Sioux Falls
May 13Make & Take Monday - Brookings
May 16Live & Local Presents: Joey Colombi, Zach Dresch & Nathan Hults - Sioux Falls
May 16International Day of Light - Pierre
All EventsOn This Day
May 13
On this day in 2005, the Pentagon proposed closing 22 U.S. military bases, including Ellsworth Air Force Base, as a cost-saving measure. After visiting with South Dakotans about its economic impact and analyzing its mission, a federal panel overruled the Pentagon's recommendation in August 2005.
Columns
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]
November 21, 2023
When Seasons Collide
PHOTOGRAPHY: Autumn and winter met one weekend in southeastern South Dakota. [read More]
October 18, 2023
Finding Fall
PHOTOGRAPHY: The golden season has arrived in South Dakota. [read More]
September 20, 2023
Getting Lost in the Woods
PHOTOGRAPHY: A plainsman explores the forests of South Dakota. [read More]