September/October 2011

A house constructed of straw bales on the Reinschmidt farm near Wagner became emblematic of the flood for Charles Mix County residents. Photo by Bernie Hunhoff.

Bullheaded Elkton: We investigate how one small Brookings County town is defying Census trends.

The Open Door: Fleish Kuchle and other German treats are on the menu at Rita Hoff's cafe in Menno. [read more]

Camera Slingers: Favorite shots from the Black Hills Photo Shootout.

Martyrs of Rockport: Two Hutterite brothers died for their faith and pacifist principles.

Grasslands Journal: Notes from a Hermosa ranch.

Howard's Rebirth: South Dakota's greenest, newest and most rural conference center.

The Long Rise: Man's summer-long battle wtih the flooded Missouri River.

Book Festival Guide: All about the 2011 South Dakota Festival of Books in Deadwood.