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Columns
How Will the Corn Palace Look in 10 Years?
December 21, 2011
Mitchell’s gem may be due for a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Weapon and the Warrior
December 20, 2011
A warrior can spend years looking for the sleek curves and fine lines that signal the beginnings of a lifetime romance with THE ONE — the perfect pheasant hunting firearm.
Christmas: Past, Present and Future
December 19, 2011
Say what you want about the evils of capitalism, it has done more to help the poor than dropping alms into collection plates .... but Christmas is about Scrooge's salvation.
Winter Solstice Is Sacred
December 16, 2011
Winter solstice is sacred to the Lakota, but we have been ostracized for our beliefs — not unlike Jesus Christ who was judged dangerous and crucified.
Where’s the Smør?
December 14, 2011
How will our Norwegian cousins survive the Great Butter Crisis of 2011?
There's Gold in Spearfish Canyon: Leave It There!
December 14, 2011
Gold miners would like to make the Ragged Top Mountain area, just over the rim of Spearfish Canyon near Savoy, a little more ragged.
Technology: Friend or Foe to Rural South Dakota?
December 13, 2011
South Dakota probably needs just one bank, one post office, one church and one school thanks to modern technology. But that would likely lead to just one town, and a lot of unemployed and unhappy people.
Frost and Flurries
December 12, 2011
When taking pictures of early winter scenes, hoar frost can be your friend.
Wind Won't Be Stopped
December 9, 2011
South Dakota has trailed other states in wind energy development, but there are reasons for optimism.
Yoga's Hot in South Dakota
December 9, 2011
There are yoga classes galore at centers and studios throughout the state. But one thing we've lacked is a hot yoga studio — until now.
Seeing Horizontally
December 6, 2011
Use South Dakota's horizontal nature and a little technology to create breathtaking panoramas.
The Prius Effect : Conspicuous Conservation
December 5, 2011
Where environmentalism is a strong cultural force, it's important to look green as well as be green.
Left and Right Find Common Ground in Opposition to Mega-Dairies
November 30, 2011
We hardy but lonely Dakota Lefties end up consorting with some distinctly un-Left characters over some issues.
Be Thankful Every Day
November 29, 2011
Lakota culture teaches us to be grateful every day of the year.
U.S. Needs Keystone XL
November 28, 2011
Opposing the Keystone XL pipeline because it will provide a market for tar sands oil only works if there is nowhere else for the oil to go.
Badlands Morning
November 28, 2011
The rewards of witnessing a sunrise in the Badlands are worth the discomfort of a little lost sleep.
Thanksgiving Day
November 25, 2011
“It will be just like hiking,” my husband said, promising the beauty of nature all around us. My parents live close to Marindahl Lake near Volin and Jeremy thought walking some of its 634 acres of game production area would be a great activity before Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, he also hoped to shoot a deer.
Gobble, Gobble : Turkey and Apple Sandwiches
November 23, 2011
Transform your Thursday feast leftovers into a turkey sandwich with crunchy apples and creamy tart cranberry mayonnaise.
Working the Sun in Your Shots
November 22, 2011
With a little thought and creativity applied, working the sun around and into your photos can improve a lot of scenes.
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