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Note: I used ChatGPT to try and dig up any information on Galena (Lina) Rich. I found what it provided pretty interesting. See below. "I dug quite a bit deeper, and while I couldn't find a birth certificate or newspaper article for Lena herself, I did uncover some...
South Dakota Indian Tacos: A Favorite at Powwows and Community Gatherings Across South Dakota, few foods are as recognizable at community events, fairs, and powwows as the Indian taco. Built on a foundation of warm fry bread and topped with seasoned meat, vegetables,...
When it comes to foods that are uniquely South Dakota, nothing sparks conversation quite like chislic. Walk into a small-town bar, local steakhouse, or community gathering in many parts of the state, and you're likely to find a basket of sizzling meat cubes served...
If you've spent any time in South Dakota, you've probably heard someone mention kuchen. Whether it was at a church supper, family reunion, county fair, or holiday gathering, this beloved dessert has been a staple of South Dakota kitchens for generations. In fact,...
Congratulations Jody we hope you enjoy your case of 24 Kimball Popcorn Balls! Our next Kimball Popcorn Ball Giveaway will start Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 AM MT!
Congratulations Renee we hope you enjoy your case of 24 Kimball Popcorn Balls! Our next Kimball Popcorn Ball Giveaway will start Thursday, June 4th, 2026 at 7:00 AM MT!
Congratulations Amy we hope you enjoy your case of 24 Kimball Popcorn Balls! Amy chose the 1/3 Mix (Original, Honey, Caramel). Our next Kimball Popcorn Ball Giveaway will start Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 7:00 AM MT!
April 9: Preservation Thursday: Battle of the Greasy Grass (Little Big Horn) – This presentation by author and historian Donovin Sprague commemorates the 150th anniversary of the June 25–26, 1876, Battle of the Greasy Grass, also known as the Battle of the Little Big...
Congratulations Tangee we hope you enjoy your case of 24 Kimball Popcorn Balls! Tangee chose a case of Original. Our next Kimball Popcorn Ball Giveaway will start Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 AM MT!
It’s hard to believe, but a male indigo bunting is a fake. Its strikingly beautiful blue feathers are a pigment of our imagination. There isn’t a speck of blue pigment in any of its feathers. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, their color comes from...
I know it’s deceiving to give human characteristics and emotions to animals, birds and inanimate objects, but there are times it just can’t be helped. The writing tool is called anthropomorphism, and there are lots of examples. Perhaps the most familiar is the Walt...
The late Jack Higgins, who steered me into photographing birds, always said that if “common” was part of a bird’s name, it wasn’t common. According to Audubon, that’s not true of common yellowthroats. The diminutive bird—only 4½ inches long—breeds throughout much of...
Whenever I see a male bobolink in the spring, an image pops into my head of a pretentious 17th or 18th century European monarch—or even one of our own Founding Fathers. The yellowish patch on the back of the bobolink’s head and nape of the neck reminds me of the wigs...
The maternity watch in York County ended in tragedy for three hoped-for offspring of black-necked stilts after their rare nesting effort in eastern Nebraska. Liz Garcia of Utica faithfully monitored the nesting activity from the time she first spotted the nesters on...
Wildlife photography during gloomy periods are not as rewarding as when the sun makes the colors of a subject pop. The spring of 2021 seemed unusually cloudy. From April 15 through May 31—a period of 46 days—only 13 days in the Lincoln, Nebraska, area were free of...
Classifying upland sandpipers as shorebirds seems as unlikely as saying bunny rabbits are ferocious. But even though upland sandpipers refuse to get near water, they are considered shorebirds. And, yes, one rabbit gained fame for attacking a U.S. president. Jimmy...
Thank you to my friend Larry Porter for letting me share his story and photos. Whenever I see a butterfly, an image of a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker pops into my mind. I see a flexible hose dropping down from the belly of the tanker to a thirsty fighter jet...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Good friends help you find important things when you have lost them. Things like your smile, your hope and your courage. --- Doe Zantamata PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- THURSDAY Girls golf: at Huron invitational, 10 a.m....
THOUGHT FOR TODAY When I listen to music, the world doesn't hurt quite as loudly. PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- THURSDAY Girls golf: at Aberdeen Central invitational, 10 a.m. Boys tennis: home vs. Brandon Valley, 4 p.m. --- FRIDAY Track:...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind. PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- FRIDAY Track: home for Pierre Legion Relays, 1 p.m. Softball: home vs. Harrisburg, 4 p.m. Baseball: home vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt,...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY When nobody else celebrates you, learn to celebrate yourself. When nobody else compliments you, then compliment yourself. It's not up to other people to keep you encouraged. It's up to you. Encouragement should come from the inside. PIERRE GOVERNORS...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY "We don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different harmonize. The same is true with people." --- Steve Goodier PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- FRIDAY Track: at Huron invitational, 2 p.m....
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Never think that what you have to offer is insignificant. There will always be someone out there who needs what you have to give. PIERRE GOVERNORS SPORTS ROUNDUP This week's schedules: --- THURSDAY Softball: vs. Watertown and Aberdeen at Aberdeen, 3...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY See the light in others and treat them as if that's all you see. BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES Class AA: Mitchell 46, Brandon Valley 45. Class A: Hamlin 53, Sioux Falls Christian 50 (O.T.). Class B: Howard 60, De Smet 55 (O.T.). PIERRE...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY Change something you don't enjoy now rather than regretting it later. --- Rory McIlroy GIRLS STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES Class "AA": Sioux Falls O'Gorman 55, Brandon Valley 42. Class "A": Vermillion 60, Tea Area 54. Class "B": Centerville 62,...
THOUGHT FOR TODAY You can't leave those who created the problem in charge of the solution. TOURNAMENT TIME ROUNDUP GIRLS BASKETBALL Class "B" SoDak 16 Thursday: #16 Gayville-Volin vs. #1 Arlington. #15 Northwestern vs. #2 Harding County. #14 Tripp-Delmont/Armour vs....
