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Columns
Town Hall Etiquette
February 8, 2012
When a grouchy leftist is in a room with a Republican congresswoman and a sea of Tea Partiers, the potential for trouble is great.
Prairie Spires
February 6, 2012
A lone country church set against a vast prairie sky is an inspiring sight.
Beresford's Chilly Race
February 3, 2012
Winter road races are sparse, but runners have been able to count on the Beresford Frostbite Four since 1999.
If Football Is Your Thing
February 1, 2012
A recipe for an easy, cheesy appetizer perfect for Super Bowl viewing.
Politicians Mourn, Too
January 30, 2012
Saying goodbye to a loved one is one of the hardest things we have to face. It's inappropriate to judge someone for their reaction to such a loss.
Racing Through the Black Hills
January 30, 2012
Photos of South Dakota landmarks are the backdrop for a high-speed online gaming experience.
The Theater of Communities
January 27, 2012
Give a rousing ovation to our hometown thespians who work hard to give us an evening of entertainment.
Small Town Saturday Nights
January 25, 2012
Generous Glacial Lakes musicians revitalize their communities with their rollicking tunes.
Wild Bill and Calamity Jane: A Love Story?
January 25, 2012
The first film to link them romantically has been rediscovered nearly 100 years after its creation. Watch it this weekend.
Hobgoblins in Politics
January 25, 2012
Inconsistency led one Republican to reconsider his right-wing views.
We Don't Need No Zamboni
January 24, 2012
Making your own backyard ice rink is not as easy as you might expect.
Caring For Our Elders
January 24, 2012
Tending the elderly and terminally ill is an invaluable service.
Watch for Eagles
January 20, 2012
See if you can spot our national symbol during National Bald Eagle Watch month.
On The Side
January 17, 2012
A quick, easy side dish that magically matches up with almost any meal.
Gideon Moody: Scrupulous Senator, Knife Fighter
January 18, 2012
The man once challenged to a duel became one of South Dakota’s most honest public figures.
Freedom of Religion and Hosanna-Tabor Church
January 17, 2012
Two of our basic freedoms collided in a recent Supreme Court case.
Snow Is Coming
January 16, 2012
Snowy South Dakota landscapes present their own photography challenges.
Cake Vacation
January 13, 2012
Who needs warm weather and sandy beaches when you can have tropical drink flavors in dessert form?