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Columns
Wealth, South Dakota and the Social Contract
October 6, 2011
South Dakota's pioneer forebears built the foundations of our wealth on government assistance. It's time we reexamine our thinking about the social contract.
Chasing Fall Color
October 5, 2011
Taking good fall pictures is not as easy as it might seem. Christian Begeman shares his tips.
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Photographing Our Famous National Memorial
September 29, 2011
Learn tricks for taking striking photos of Mount Rushmore from an expert — Chad Coppess, photographer for the South Dakota Department of Tourism.
Upstaging Mitchell's Sculptor
September 28, 2011
Coin aficionados know the name James Earle Fraser. South Dakotans should, too.
Pick The Green Tomatoes
September 28, 2011
Ideas from our readers of what to do with unripe (but still nutritious!) green tomatoes.
Economic and Political Effects of Keystone XL
September 26, 2011
Building the Keystone XL pipeline is in the national interest both in terms of security and prosperity.
Running with Parkinson's
September 23, 2011
Gary Pauley ran the Sioux Falls Half Marathon in September of 2010 in two hours and 10 minutes. A good race time for any 48-year-old, but Pauley has Parkinson’s Disease.
Pouring Pettigrew
September 21, 2011
A statue honoring one of South Dakota’s most vilified characters is nearing completion.
Deadly Force, Urgent Necessity and Killing Prisoners
September 21, 2011
I note with regret that I have been party to the killing of two men in the last two months. I hope to avoid being party to a third killing.
The Stars Above
September 19, 2011
It takes time and patience, but the rewards of capturing the starry hosts and being humbled by them are worth every minute of lost sleep.
Gardener's Pie
September 15, 2011
Gundy's Market in Yankton is a fun Saturday morning stop, and a great place to find fresh produce to experiment with in the kitchen.
State-U, Version 2: No Frozen Critters
September 14, 2011
Are you ready to renew the athletic rivalry between the state’s two largest universities? It appears one school is.
Shooting in the Dark
September 13, 2011
Why nature forms spectacular crystals and intriguing passageways in places that normally couldn’t be seen is a mystery. Luckily, Chad Coppess knows how to capture subterranean beauty on film.
Keystone: Increasing America's Energy Security
September 12, 2011
The Keystone XL pipeline will provide economic benefits to South Dakota and energy security to the U.S.
Triple V Triathlon
September 9, 2011
140 individuals and 17 relay teams participated in the Triple V Triathlon last weekend in Yankton. They came, they saw, they conquered.
Trees and Us
September 7, 2011
Full of history, trees are a tangible connection to the pioneer ancestors we never knew.
Keystone XL
September 7, 2011
In 2009, TransCanada built the Keystone I oil pipeline across East River. Now the private Canadian oil shipper wants to build a second big pipeline, Keystone XL, across West River.
The Little Things
September 6, 2011
South Dakota is known for beautiful, wide open spaces, but did you know that compelling images can be made in a seemingly boring pasture or even your own backyard or garden?
The Mystery of Water
September 6, 2011
“Water: The Great Mystery” is a video which could transform the way you view your water. Transforming our thoughts and attitudes towards our precious water will make the difference between life and death.
Our Zucchini Cook-off
September 1, 2011
We were all winners in South Dakota Magazine's zucchini cooking competition.
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