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Post sunset colors make a unique backdrop for Skresfrud Lutheran Church in Lincoln County.

Capturing the Old and Weathered

March 5, 2013
Symbolic structures of our past, while old and weathered, often make the best photo scenes of South Dakota.

Patti Frazee (one of the kitchen helpers) with krumkake and Al Mathiasen with a roaster of klub. Photo from Kathy Mathiasen.

King of Klub

March 4, 2013
We’ve all heard of soup kitchens and spaghetti suppers. But up in Milbank, folks feast on on a rarer delicacy — a Norwegian potato dumpling called klub.

Is This Jack McCall?

March 1, 2013
We’ve seen this picture of the notorious assassin for more than a century, but some question if it’s really him.

South Dakota Senator John Thune.

Our Fiscal Dilemma

February 28, 2013
Can our fiscal problems be solved by tax increases? Sen. John Thune thinks not and political columnist Ken Blanchard agrees.

Geddes leaders hope to raise $40,000 to make repairs on Peter Norbeck s childhood home.

Norbeck's Home In Need

February 27, 2013
The childhood home of one of our greatest leaders, Peter Norbeck, can be visited in Geddes, but it needs some work.

The first annual Poultry Crawl started at K s in Downtown Sioux Falls with a delicious turkey wrap and chicken skewer appetizer.

South Dakotans Flock to Poultry Crawl

February 26, 2013
What I learned at the first annual South Dakota Poultry Crawl.

Melty gooeyness is essential for this deviled chili cheese dog recipe. (Click photo to enlarge)

Hot Dogs

February 21, 2013
The Dakota Dachshund Rescue helps find new family members and a little inspiration for chili cheese dogs.

Photo by Katie Hunhoff.

Legislators as Weekend Warriors

February 20, 2013
Could a weekend Legislature schedule improve the process?

Visitors enjoy the indoor tropical garden at Sertoma s Flight Room, where the temperature is always around 85 degrees. (Click image to view larger slideshow)

Our Butterfly House

February 18, 2013
Beat the South Dakota winter blues with a visit to the Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove in Sioux Falls.

Photo by Billy Mawhiney.

Get Fresh!

February 14, 2013
Mitchell business provides a healthy alternative to fast food.

When winter storms hit, South Dakotans need reliable vehicles — luxury electric cars just don t have what it takes. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Not Enough Juice

February 14, 2013
Unreliable electric cars could never power through a South Dakota snowstorm.

Say It with Chocolate

February 13, 2013
Shower your love with South Dakota made sweets this Valentine’s Day.

Rapid City is big enough for people of all religious beliefs — city council practice should reflect that. Photo by M. Mingda Liu.

Amend the Public Amens

February 6, 2013
The Rapid City Council's practice of opening meetings with prayer excludes nonbelieving South Dakotans.

Sunset through the trees in  northern Minnehaha County. Click to enlarge photos.

The Mood of Deep Winter

February 4, 2013
The clash of warm sunsets and bitter cold makes South Dakota's harshest season one of its most beautiful.

The Contradictions of Energy Consumption

January 28, 2013
The push to promote biofuels has big consequences for the poor.

Celebrate Cheesecake Day early with some brownie cherry cheesecake goodness.

Let Them Eat Cheesecake

January 24, 2013
Need an excuse to celebrate? This chocolaty cherry dessert is a party waiting to happen.

Photo by Katie Hunhoff.

Less Democracy in S.D.?

January 23, 2013
Three proposed bills could hinder democracy in South Dakota.

It's Never Too Cold

January 21, 2013
Searching for bright cardinals, majestic eagles and other winter birds is fun no matter what the temperature may be.

Sean Gallup from The Dharma Room teaches advanced yoga at the 2012 Sioux Falls Yoga Day.

Get Your Yoga On!

January 17, 2013
Sioux Falls Yoga Day shares yoga's benefits with the community.

Dorothy Shannon, Mitchell s benevolent baker. Photo from the Avera Brady Senior Living Facebook page.

Benevolent Baking

January 15, 2013
Dorothy Shannon of Mitchell mixes up goodies for others.

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