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Columns
Looking Ahead to 2014
June 3, 2013
Who will replace Tim Johnson when he vacates his U.S. Senate seat?
The Advantages of the Prairie Pantry
May 29, 2013
For country or small town dwellers, a well-stocked kitchen is a must.
Wadhams is Back to Attack in South Dakota
May 29, 2013
If Mike Rounds' hire of consultant Dick Wadhams is any indication, South Dakota voters can look forward to a nasty 2014 campaign.
Rediscovering the Spirit of Exploration
May 28, 2013
Jutting out from the Clay County prairie, Spirit Mound lures nature lovers as it once did Lewis & Clark.
Confessions of a Lilac Thief
May 24, 2013
The scents and tastes of spring in South Dakota make hearts and fingers light.
'I Told You So'
May 22, 2013
Richard Pettigrew’s statue in downtown Sioux Falls is an everlasting parting shot at the city he helped build.
Can Golf This Fun Be Legal?
May 16, 2013
Elkhorn Ridge near Spearfish offers plenty of challenges for the uninitiated golfer.
Put an Egg on It
May 16, 2013
The runny yellow yolk of a fried egg perfectly compliments Fran Hill's earthy potato and spinach hash.
Stephanie Has World Enough, and Time
May 15, 2013
Herseth Sandlin has plenty of opportunities ahead to get back into the public service she loves.
Muddy Fun Run
May 13, 2013
The first annual Lewis & Clark Adventure Race was held west of Yankton this past Saturday.
Hiking Crow Peak Trail
May 8, 2013
Get a bird's eye view of the northern Black Hills from atop a mighty Spearfish mountain.
Drawing a Red Line
May 7, 2013
President Obama's ability to manage the situations in Syria and Iran depends on the power of his word.
Closing South Dakota Preschools
May 1, 2013
The sequester is closing Head Start just when South Dakota kids need it most.
Learning to Live with Fear
April 30, 2013
After a string of national tragedies, South Dakotans can no longer pretend, "It could never happen here."
Sage Grouse: Living on the Edge
April 30, 2013
Despite an uncertain future, sage grouse enact their spring courtship ritual on the Butte County prairie.
A Scoundrel and a Saint
April 25, 2013
John Pennington and Arthur Mellette had very different ideas on governing Dakota Territory.
Gramma's Delicacies
April 24, 2013
B. Angelique Mills’ all-natural spice mixes add zest to life in Box Elder.