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Columns
It's Not Made From Real Tigers
September 14, 2012
Only the bravest hearts dare tear into this raw beef concoction.
Diversity on the Convention Stage
September 10, 2012
African Americans, Latinos and women are shining stars in the Republican Party scene.
Sharing "Difficult" Recipes
September 6, 2012
Sometimes a recipe is too good not to share — even if the ingredients aren't small town grocery store staples.
Pe 'Sla, Property Tax and Reconciliation
September 5, 2012
The Lakota struggle to preserve the sacred land at Reynold's Prairie is an opportunity to further the cause of white-Native reconciliation.
The Pleasure's in the Details
September 4, 2012
Nature's rich colors and textures delight visitors to Lake Alvin and the new Blood Run Nature Area.
Saturday at Split Rock Creek
August 31, 2012
A free Saturday leads to a day trip to Split Rock Creek, Palisades State Park and Devil’s Gulch.
Eggy Coffee?
August 30, 2012
For a smooth, clear brew at coffee time, Scandinavian Americans used an unorthodox secret ingredient.
Meet the Beasts
August 28, 2012
Wild animals, both real and imagined, lurk at these South Dakota roadside attractions.
Mind Your Yahs and Y'alls
August 27, 2012
Regional language quirks lose their charm when spoken by outsiders, as Vice President Biden recently learned.
What Does the Civil War Have to do With Dakota Territory?
August 23, 2012
More than you might think, says Brad Tennant.
After School Treat
August 23, 2012
A zucchini-based sandwich cookie is a good snack for budding scholars.
Black Hills, Mining, Land and the Lakota
August 22, 2012
Can the Lakota take back Pe 'Sla, aka Reynolds Prairie, using white man's rules?
Magic Moments at Little Moreau
August 20, 2012
Special summer memories from the shortgrass hills of Dewey County.
Bake Like a Pioneer
August 16, 2012
We test a couple recipes from the early days of Dakota Territory.
Buy Local?
August 10, 2012
Go to farmers' markets for flavor and fun — not the supposed environmental benefits.
2012 Farm Bill
August 8, 2012
Is Kristi Noem proposing a permanent TARP-style bailout for agriculture?
Rediscovering an Old Friend
August 6, 2012
Hartford Beach State Park, located along the shore of Big Stone Lake, is a peaceful haven for hikers and campers.
As Hot as an Oven
August 2, 2012
A mobile summer kitchen experiment tries to take advantage of Yankton’s 100+ degree temps.
Mystery Mosaics in Hughes County
August 1, 2012
The origins of central South Dakota's stone snakes and turtles are still unknown.