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Celebrating with Martha & Roger

October 18, 2013
Do the holidays up right with these tips from two of America's greatest proponents of graceful living.

Leaping Around the World

October 18, 2013
The South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre is saying goodbye to a treasured artifact this weekend.

Photo by Fran Hill.

Turning Into a Pumpkin

October 17, 2013
Spiced pumpkin cake drizzled with warm caramel sauce makes the perfect fall comfort food.

Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Carcasses in the Creek, Noem in a Box

October 16, 2013
Dare we expand the welfare state to help our West River ranchers? The answer is simple.

Winter Storm Atlas devastated many West River cattle herds.

Finding Support After the Storm

October 9, 2013
How to help South Dakota ranchers who suffered a severe blow in last week’s blizzard.

Happy hunters at Oak Tree Lodge. Click to enlarge photos.

No Limit to the Fun

October 9, 2013
The Nun Hunt supports Watertown's Benedictine sisters with outdoor fun at Oak Tree Lodge near Clark.

All of Raymond

October 8, 2013
Joan Putman got to know her Clark County neighbors by sketching every single one.

West River's Fleeting Fall Color

October 7, 2013
Capturing autumn's splendor at Sage Creek Wilderness, Vanocker Canyon, Slim Buttes and Foster Bay.

Quinoa is an ancient, nutritious grain that s easy to prepare. Photo by Fran Hill.

It Takes All Kinds

October 3, 2013
Explore the healthy end of the food trend spectrum with quinoa, an ancient grain-like seed.

Stick Around, Uncle Sam

October 2, 2013
Ten things South Dakota does not want the federal government to shut down.

USDA Photo.

Potatoes and Promises

September 26, 2013
South Dakota spuds served Swedish style — with cream and dill.

Recalls and Responsibility

September 25, 2013
Politicians ignore the popular will at their peril — that's the lesson we can take from Colorado's recent recall election.

Hearty poblano and corn crab chowder eases the transition from summer to fall. Photo by Fran Hill.

Bridging the Seasons

September 19, 2013
A hearty poblano and corn crab chowder uses fresh garden ingredients to ease the transition from summer to fall.

The proposed Niobrara Confluence and Ponca Bluffs Conservation Area is a voluntary program designed to protect the environment along the Missouri River between Pickstown and Sioux City. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

River Conservation — Where's the Downside?

September 18, 2013
The proposed Niobrara Confluence and Ponca Bluffs Conservation Area has one South Dakota senator in an uproar.

Lost in South Dakota

September 17, 2013
Stay safe when you explore our state's wide open spaces.

Another Good Day in the Badlands

September 16, 2013
Custer called it "a part of hell with the fires burned out," but modern travelers think the Badlands is a great place to visit.

The Situation in Syria

September 9, 2013
What policy should the Obama administration pursue in Syria?

Three Initiatives on Tap

September 4, 2013
Will the proposed initiated measures for 2014 be good for South Dakota workers?

Atop “the wall” looking westward just before sunset. Click to enlarge photos.

Grand River's Wall

September 3, 2013
To truly appreciate southwestern Corson County's beauty, it's best to take it slow.

The winners of the 2012 Heirloom Recipes Contest in Huron: Sheryl Kloss, Marie Harvey and Mike Sibson. Photo by Catherine Lambrecht.

Savoring the Story

August 29, 2013
Memories spice up the flavor of South Dakota’s food history.

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