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Cookie dough on a car dash starts cooking in Yankton s summer heat.

As Hot as an Oven

August 2, 2012
A mobile summer kitchen experiment tries to take advantage of Yankton’s 100+ degree temps.

The outline of the stone serpent on Snake Butte was made clearer with a dusting of flour for this photo taken by the South Dakota Archaeological Society.

Mystery Mosaics in Hughes County

August 1, 2012
The origins of central South Dakota's stone snakes and turtles are still unknown.

Dairy Queen in the Body Politic

July 26, 2012
On Miracle Treat Day, business and public service interests converge, teaching us useful political lessons.

Albert & Emma Williams  place was one of the oldest remaining homesteads in the Black Hills. Photos by Bernie Hunhoff.

Historic Ranch Turned to Ash

July 26, 2012
Custer County’s Williams Ranch is a victim of the Myrtle Fire.

Without cucumbers, there can be no crisp, delicious refrigerator pickles. Photo by Fran Hill.

In a Pickle

July 25, 2012
This record-breakingly hot summer is leaving one South Dakota foodie cucumberless.

Dave Cornthwaite practices for his Missouri River swim with a dip off the coast of Cornwall. See more photos on his  Facebook page.

An Extreme Missouri River Challenge

July 25, 2012
An English adventurer is testing his endurance on South Dakota's mightiest river in August.

Amsden Dam is located near Andover in Day County. Click to enlarge photos.

Tragedy at Amsden Dam

July 25, 2012
The waters of a pretty little Day County lake hold a dark secret. 

Water skiing, as seen from the eastern bluffs of Snake Creek Recreation Area. Click to enlarge photos.

Keeping Cool in a Great Lake

July 23, 2012
Snake Creek and Buryanek Recreation Areas are perfect spots for cooling off on hot summer days.

We All Have Hooks for Hands play their final show tonight in Sioux Falls. Photo by Jeff Sampson.

Farewell, Favorite Band

July 20, 2012
Folk pop group We All Have Hooks for Hands play their final show in Sioux Falls tonight.

Sour cream raisin pie — the way to at least one man s heart.

Friendly Competition

July 19, 2012
Family favoritism can turn the field of pie-loving into a delicious battleground.

Lessons From a Hoop Dancer

July 19, 2012
Lakota artist Kevin Locke's sacred messages of peace and hope are deeply rooted in Great Plains culture.

Remembering Calamity

July 16, 2012
Deadwood residents recalled Martha Jane Cannary’s fondness for local children…and the bottle.

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake is a vintage church cookbook treasure. Photo by Fran Hill.

Antique Versus Vintage

July 11, 2012
Strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake is a easy-to-make treat with vintage style.

One opponent of Madison s thrift store proposal posted the Madville Times URL in her shop window. Photo by Cory Allen Heidelberger.

Thrift Store Debate Defies Political Labels

July 11, 2012
Feelings surrounding Madison's controversial community thrift store proposal don't follow party lines.

Moonrise above Bear Butte. Click to enlarge photos.

The Rugged Spirituality of Bear Butte

July 9, 2012
A deeply spiritual spot beckons travelers to Meade County with its rough beauty and vibrant history.

A sweet, watermelon-flavored slush is a cold treat on a hot day.

Watermelon Granitas

July 8, 2012
Fruity, icy watermelon slush helps tame South Dakota's intense summer temps.

Photo by Jeremy Johnson.

Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove

July 6, 2012
Nearly 1,000 butterflies from around the world flit around the little indoor garden's waterfalls and streams.

Sylvan Lake is one of the many treasures South Dakotans share. Photo by S.D. Tourism.

Trees Don't Pay Taxes

July 2, 2012
How can we ensure that South Dakota's state parks don't suffer the same fate as California's?

A fresh, crisp salad is a new way to enjoy sweet corn. Photo by Fran Hill.

Knee-High by the Fourth of July

June 28, 2012
Enjoy summer's sweet corn bounty with a fresh corn and radish salad.

South Dakota farmers ought to like Agenda 21 s policies designed to increase producers  access to global export markets.

Agenda 21: When Common Sense Becomes Conspiracy

June 27, 2012
Why is the South Dakota GOP is in an uproar over the United Nations' sustainable development strategy?

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