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1. McKennan Park in Sioux Falls; 2. Elk Point; 3. Sisseton Wahpeton pow wow; 4. Scherr-Howe Arena in Mobridge; 5. 180; 6. Kadoka; 7. Meade County; 8. Fred Dupree; 9. Ed Lemmon; 10. The Ice House in Yankton; 11. Spirit Mound; 12. Belle Fourche; 13. Museum of Wildlife, Science and Industry in Webster; 14. Cheyenne River Indian Reservation (4,267 square miles).

We know that our magazine isn’t for everybody … only kindred spirits who love our dear state as much as we do! That’s why — for 12 days of Christmas — we’ll be sharing a list of people who deserve a gift subscription to South Dakota Magazine. Share your own list by using ‚Ä™#‎12DaysofSDGiving‚Ĩ on social media or by adding a comment below.

Ready to wrap up your holiday shopping? Let us help. Stuff those Christmas stockings with South Dakota style by giving gift subscriptions to South Dakota Magazine.

Whether it’s for a friend who’s an avid reader or a family member you’re trying to lure back home, South Dakota Magazine makes a great gift. With each issue, we’ll take them on a journey around our fair state, exploring the people, places, history, culture, wildlife and natural beauty that make South Dakota unique. Best of all, it’s a gift that lasts all year — a new issue will arrive in your loved one’s mailbox every other month.

To order, visit our online gift shop or call us at 1-800-456-5117. Our friendly staff is here Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our September Whereizzit in South Dakota contest! This must’ve been an easy one — lots of people recognized the Sandhoff brothers’ silo, located on Highway 37 between Dimock and Parkston.

We drew Marcia Grajkowske’s name at random from the list of correct guesses, so she will be receiving an assortment of South Dakota Magazine products in the mail soon.

Watch for a new Whereizzit contest in our November/December issue!

Are you in a hurry to get your hands on our book, South Dakota 125? We’ll be happy to mail you a copy if you call us at 1-800-456-5117 or order online. But if you just can’t wait for the mail to come, stop in at one of these locations where our books are sold.

Aberdeen: Dacotah Prairie Museum. 626-7117.

Clark: Clark Flower & Gift Shop. 532-5541.

Lemmon: Grand River Museum. 374-7574.

Mitchell: Readers Den. 995-0984.

Mobridge: Klein Museum. 845-7243.

Pierre: Prairie Pages. 945-1100.

South Dakota Heritage Store. 773-6014.

Sioux Falls: Barnes & Noble. 362-1500.

Zandbroz Variety. 331-5137.

Watertown: Book Zealot. 878-2100.

Yankton: South Dakota Magazine. 665-6655.

Crimson Door at the GAR Hall. 665-9754.

Hebda Produce at the Yankton Mall. 665-2806.

Prettys and Prims. 260-6020.

South Dakota’s frigid forecast makes this a great weekend to stay home and and get crafty for the holidays. Here are a few ideas from South Dakota’s blogosphere:

• Our Pinterest followers have discovered Fran Hill’s cinnamon applesauce ornaments. They’re fun, fragrant and kid-friendly.
  
• Little House Living has a slew of homemade gift ideas.
  
• The South Dakota Cowgirl shows how to make your own Christmas trees from old pallets.
  
• A homemade advent calendar can serve as a sweet tradition year after year.
  
  
• Warm up the house with a cinnamon roll breakfast bake.

Wow! November’s Wherewazzit in South Dakota contest was especially fun. Thank you for sharing your guesses and information about this location’s history. One commenter even shared a photo of a painting he’d created of this area in 2006.

Many of you recognized these buildings from Cascade, located in Fall River County. We drew a name at random from the correct guesses, and Nancy Scott is our winner. She’ll be receiving an assortment of South Dakota Magazine products soon.

Thanks again for participating, and look for a new Whereizzit contest in our January/February issue!

How do you kick off the Christmas season? This weekend is an ideal time to get festive with one of South Dakota’s delightful holiday traditions.

• Black Hills residents eager to get their lights up may visit the Black Hills National Forest to hunt for their own Christmas tree. A permit is just $10.
  
• Hill City is celebrating Olde Tyme Christmas this weekend with Trees & Trains at the State Railroad Museum, rides on the 1880 Train’s Holiday Express and appearances by Father Christmas and David Webb of Dakota WindSong Flute at Prairie Berry Winery.
  
• The old store in the tiny Union County town of Nora is opening again for Mike Pedersen’s annual Christmas singalong.
  
• Christmas in the Great Outdoors is the theme of this year’s Christmas at the Capitol in Pierre.
  
• Brandon bakers are getting busy for this year’s Cookie Parade at Risen Savior Lutheran Church.

By Laura Andrews

I trust you’ve seen the weather report. When I think of our poor West River friends getting socked with snow so early in October, I want to crawl under a blanket with a cup of hot something in solidarity. Here are some warm, delicious recipes from South Dakota bloggers that may help the weekend look a little cheerier.

• Hot mulled cider from Little House Living
  
• Sanaa’s got flavorful garbanzo bean and lentil soup
  
  
• Hearty poblano, corn and crab chowder and warm, healthy quinoa with vegetables and cheese brought to you by Fran Hill
  
• Decadent tiramisu brownies courtesy of Rachel at Trampling Rose