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Æbleskiver require a special pan. Photo by Chris Moore.

Viborg's Pancake Balls

June 21, 2012
Spherical pancakes called æbleskiver are crowd-pleasers at Danish Days in Viborg.

Friendship Tower looms over Mount Roosevelt. Photo by Jeremy Johnson.

Friendship Tower

June 22, 2012
This memorial honoring Theodore Roosevelt is Deadwood's best kept secret.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service photo.

Return of the Peregrines

June 19, 2012
Watch for the world's fastest animal in the skies over Rapid City — or on your computer.

Tough Year for Unions

June 18, 2012
Public sector unions are finding themselves at a sudden disadvantage.

One lesson learned in the South Dakota primary — meeting voters matters. Here, Matt Varilek visits with residents of Groton. Photo from Matt Varilek for South Dakota.

Primary Czech-Mate

June 14, 2012
Lessons learned from Matt Varilek's victory in the South Dakota Democratic primary over chess master Jeff Barth.

Sinfully creamy strawberry mousse. Photo by Fran Hill.

The War for the Strawberries

June 14, 2012
When squirrels attack the berry patch, fight back.

Metalsmithing is hot work. Click to enlarge photos.

A Trip Back in Time

June 11, 2012
Fort Sisseton Historical Festival brings the Dakota Territory of the 1860s back to life.

Ole Rolvaag married Jennie Berdahl when she was living in this house with her parents, who homesteaded near Garretson. Photos by Justine Lueth of Augustana College. Click to enlarge photos.

Plains Heritage Restored at Augustana

June 7, 2012
Visitors to Sioux Falls' newly renovated Heritage Park can tour pieces of South Dakota and literary history this summer.

Lawrence Diggs, founder of Roslyn s International Vinegar Museum. Photo by Jerry Wilson.

Our Vinegar Town

June 6, 2012
Roslyn's museum is a storehouse for all things sour.

Democratic candidate and former South Dakota state chess champion Jeff Barth s YouTube video was a clever move.

Primary Chess

May 31, 2012
Democratic U.S. House primary candidate Jeff Barth made a cunning move with his filmed walk through Great Bear Recreation Area.

A slightly thickened soup with shredded chicken and spicy flavor. Photo by Fran Hill.

Smells Like Feet But Good to Eat

May 30, 2012
Curry can be a acquired taste/aroma, but this warming, delicious soup recipe might convert you.

President Obama revealed his change in opinion on gay marriage in a May 9 interview with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America. Official White House photo by Pete Souza.

Obama's Revolving Opinion on Gay Marriage

May 30, 2012
What does President Obama's recent declaration mean for state laws defining marriage?

The North Fork of Shadehill Reservoir. Click to enlarge photos.

Grand River Grasslands

May 28, 2012
It doesn’t get much better than spending a late May weekend drinking in the fresh air and wide open spaces.

Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Lyme Disease Awareness

May 25, 2012
May is Lyme disease awareness month.

A little dish of tart, lightly sweetened rhubarb with a bit of whipped cream on top makes any spring day celebratory. Photo by Rebecca Johnson.

Celebrating with Rhubarb

May 17, 2012
People make a fuss over St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo. But where's the ethnic fun when Norway's Constitution Day rolls around?

America needs good solutions to our health care crisis. We spend far more per capita than other nations, but do not enjoy notably better infant mortality rates. Photo taken by Bernie Hunhoff at the Sanford Center campus in Sioux Falls.

Can Tea Cure Health Care?

May 16, 2012
Black Hills Tea Partiers brew up weak answers to policy alternatives to Obamacare.

Sunset over a bend in the Missouri River, which borders the park.

Into the Woods

May 14, 2012
The woods and waters of Union County's Adams Homestead attract a rich array of wildlife.

Christian Begeman found orioles at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, but you might see them in your own back yard.

Enticing the Oriole

May 10, 2012
Baltimore orioles are a favorite for many backyard birders in South Dakota.

Bernie Hunhoff spotted the green ash trees sprouting from this Hutchinson County silo in 2006.

Rural Decay or Handy Tree Shelter?

May 10, 2012
Some folks regard abandoned farm structures with dismay. But have they ever tried to knock down a silo? 

Mini zucchini frittatas are a nice, healthy surprise breakfast for anyone s mom. Photo by Fran Hill.

Frittatas for Mama

May 9, 2012
Need a breakfast in bed idea for Mom this Sunday? Look no further.

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