November/December 2005

Markus Erk and his wife, Candy Erk Manthey, are a photography team. They encountered these deer in Custer State Park. 

Redfield — Little City, Big Ideas: A Spink County "government" town where you can try anything.

There's No Home Like Stone: Why we follow the example of the Palmlunds of DeSmet and  build more houses of field stone?

Patterns of Nature: A Rapid City duo explores nature's intricate designs through photography.

The Stratobowl Flight: A great adventure was launched in the Black Hills in 1935.

Sketching the Black Hills: Veteran South Dakota artist Mark McGinnis enters new territory.

The Town That Shot the Mold: Pictures from Johnny Sundby's book on Deadwood.

East River, Sioux Falls: The east bank of the Big Sioux River is rejuvenated.

A Poor House Christmas: A true story of hard times at the Charles Mix County Home in Academy, South Dakota. [read more]

The Cedar Waxwing Orgy: Pretty little birds that think they're generals.

2005 Holiday Gift Guide: Our annual guide to South Dakota-made gifts.