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Metalsmithing is hot work. Click to enlarge photos.

A Trip Back in Time

June 11, 2012
Fort Sisseton Historical Festival brings the Dakota Territory of the 1860s back to life.

Ole Rolvaag married Jennie Berdahl when she was living in this house with her parents, who homesteaded near Garretson. Photos by Justine Lueth of Augustana College. Click to enlarge photos.

Plains Heritage Restored at Augustana

June 7, 2012
Visitors to Sioux Falls' newly renovated Heritage Park can tour pieces of South Dakota and literary history this summer.

Lawrence Diggs, founder of Roslyn s International Vinegar Museum. Photo by Jerry Wilson.

Our Vinegar Town

June 6, 2012
Roslyn's museum is a storehouse for all things sour.

Democratic candidate and former South Dakota state chess champion Jeff Barth s YouTube video was a clever move.

Primary Chess

May 31, 2012
Democratic U.S. House primary candidate Jeff Barth made a cunning move with his filmed walk through Great Bear Recreation Area.

A slightly thickened soup with shredded chicken and spicy flavor. Photo by Fran Hill.

Smells Like Feet But Good to Eat

May 30, 2012
Curry can be a acquired taste/aroma, but this warming, delicious soup recipe might convert you.

President Obama revealed his change in opinion on gay marriage in a May 9 interview with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America. Official White House photo by Pete Souza.

Obama's Revolving Opinion on Gay Marriage

May 30, 2012
What does President Obama's recent declaration mean for state laws defining marriage?

The North Fork of Shadehill Reservoir. Click to enlarge photos.

Grand River Grasslands

May 28, 2012
It doesn’t get much better than spending a late May weekend drinking in the fresh air and wide open spaces.

Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Lyme Disease Awareness

May 25, 2012
May is Lyme disease awareness month.

A little dish of tart, lightly sweetened rhubarb with a bit of whipped cream on top makes any spring day celebratory. Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Celebrating with Rhubarb

May 17, 2012
People make a fuss over St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo. But where's the ethnic fun when Norway's Constitution Day rolls around?

America needs good solutions to our health care crisis. We spend far more per capita than other nations, but do not enjoy notably better infant mortality rates. Photo taken by Bernie Hunhoff at the Sanford Center campus in Sioux Falls.

Can Tea Cure Health Care?

May 16, 2012
Black Hills Tea Partiers brew up weak answers to policy alternatives to Obamacare.

Sunset over a bend in the Missouri River, which borders the park.

Into the Woods

May 14, 2012
The woods and waters of Union County's Adams Homestead attract a rich array of wildlife.

Christian Begeman found orioles at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, but you might see them in your own back yard.

Enticing the Oriole

May 10, 2012
Baltimore orioles are a favorite for many backyard birders in South Dakota.

Bernie Hunhoff spotted the green ash trees sprouting from this Hutchinson County silo in 2006.

Rural Decay or Handy Tree Shelter?

May 10, 2012
Some folks regard abandoned farm structures with dismay. But have they ever tried to knock down a silo? 

Mini zucchini frittatas are a nice, healthy surprise breakfast for anyone s mom. Photo by Fran Hill.

Frittatas for Mama

May 9, 2012
Need a breakfast in bed idea for Mom this Sunday? Look no further.

If Zack Sutley is to be believed, he took part in many of Dakota Territory s most famous events, including the hanging of Lame Johnny. This photo of Rapid City s hanging tree was taken by Bernie Hunhoff.

Dakota Territory's "Most Interesting Man"

May 9, 2012
Zack Sutley was a territorial renaissance man – if you believe him.

Wind turbines near Elkton. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

The Real Cost of Renewable Energy

May 7, 2012
Wind and solar power are pretty ideas, but are the benefits worth the costs to the American public?

April 25 was giant pumpkin-planting day at Parkston Elementary School. Photos by Rob Monson. Click to enlarge photos.

Planting Seeds in Parkston

May 4, 2012
Hutchinson County kids are getting into gardening in a big way.

Weed pizza — not yet available in stores. Photo by Laura Johnson.

Weed Eater

May 3, 2012
Free food is lurking in your own backyard.

We can and should try to keep South Dakota s prison population down, but some cells will still be filled. Photo of Yankton s Federal Prison Camp by Bernie Hunhoff.

Some Cells Will Be Filled

May 2, 2012
The murder of Norm Johnson of Madison proves that no matter what we try to keep the prison population down, South Dakota will always need some cells.

Multiple exposures of Palisades State Park s night sky were layered and adjusted to create this photo. Click to enlarge photos.

Following the Star Trail

April 30, 2012
Capturing the course of stars as they spin around the night sky is a lesson in patience.

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