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Columns
Eggy Coffee?
August 30, 2012
For a smooth, clear brew at coffee time, Scandinavian Americans used an unorthodox secret ingredient.
Meet the Beasts
August 28, 2012
Wild animals, both real and imagined, lurk at these South Dakota roadside attractions.
Mind Your Yahs and Y'alls
August 27, 2012
Regional language quirks lose their charm when spoken by outsiders, as Vice President Biden recently learned.
What Does the Civil War Have to do With Dakota Territory?
August 23, 2012
More than you might think, says Brad Tennant.
After School Treat
August 23, 2012
A zucchini-based sandwich cookie is a good snack for budding scholars.
Black Hills, Mining, Land and the Lakota
August 22, 2012
Can the Lakota take back Pe 'Sla, aka Reynolds Prairie, using white man's rules?
Magic Moments at Little Moreau
August 20, 2012
Special summer memories from the shortgrass hills of Dewey County.
Bake Like a Pioneer
August 16, 2012
We test a couple recipes from the early days of Dakota Territory.
Buy Local?
August 10, 2012
Go to farmers' markets for flavor and fun — not the supposed environmental benefits.
2012 Farm Bill
August 8, 2012
Is Kristi Noem proposing a permanent TARP-style bailout for agriculture?
Rediscovering an Old Friend
August 6, 2012
Hartford Beach State Park, located along the shore of Big Stone Lake, is a peaceful haven for hikers and campers.
As Hot as an Oven
August 2, 2012
A mobile summer kitchen experiment tries to take advantage of Yankton’s 100+ degree temps.
Mystery Mosaics in Hughes County
August 1, 2012
The origins of central South Dakota's stone snakes and turtles are still unknown.
Dairy Queen in the Body Politic
July 26, 2012
On Miracle Treat Day, business and public service interests converge, teaching us useful political lessons.
Historic Ranch Turned to Ash
July 26, 2012
Custer County’s Williams Ranch is a victim of the Myrtle Fire.
In a Pickle
July 25, 2012
This record-breakingly hot summer is leaving one South Dakota foodie cucumberless.
An Extreme Missouri River Challenge
July 25, 2012
An English adventurer is testing his endurance on South Dakota's mightiest river in August.
Tragedy at Amsden Dam
July 25, 2012
The waters of a pretty little Day County lake hold a dark secret.
Keeping Cool in a Great Lake
July 23, 2012
Snake Creek and Buryanek Recreation Areas are perfect spots for cooling off on hot summer days.