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Columns
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Dakotans Flock to Poultry Crawl
February 26, 2013
What I learned at the first annual South Dakota Poultry Crawl.
Hot Dogs
February 21, 2013
The Dakota Dachshund Rescue helps find new family members and a little inspiration for chili cheese dogs.
Legislators as Weekend Warriors
February 20, 2013
Could a weekend Legislature schedule improve the process?
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.
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.
Amend the Public Amens
February 6, 2013
The Rapid City Council's practice of opening meetings with prayer excludes nonbelieving South Dakotans.
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.
Let Them Eat Cheesecake
January 24, 2013
Need an excuse to celebrate? This chocolaty cherry dessert is a party waiting to happen.
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.