Monthly Archives: July 2014
Prairie Berry Brings Laidback Chic to the East Bank
Prairie Berry Winery has distinguished itself as one of South Dakota’s premiere brands. Signature wines like Red Ass Rhubarb are found on store shelves statewide, while the picturesque flagship destination in Hill City is popular with tourists. Now, Prairie Berry is expanding its Black Hills drinking and dining experience to the heart of Sioux Falls.
Prairie Berry East Bank opened...
George Thorogood Talks JazzFest, Longevity and Why Rock Rules the World
By Denise DePaolo, Managing Editor
It’s the Sioux Falls music festival that transcends generations and musical tastes. JazzFest kicks off Thursday, July 17 at Yankton Trail Park. For the twenty-third summer, Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues is bringing big names to South Dakota’s largest city for three days of free music. While JazzFest features a vast array of musical genres...
Coconut Oil – Hero or Villain?
Coconut oil is everywhere these days – in our food and in our health and beauty products. Some like coconut oil for its high smoke point, some like its flavor, while others are touting it as a superfood cure-all.
Although it’s been part of island cultures for thousands of years and western culture for centuries, this tropical oil is not...
DIY – Stencil for 4th of July Custom Paper Plates
Project Instructions:Â Custom Paper Plates and Napkin Rings
“Hopefully, like crystal meth, it’ll be wildly popular in the Midwest, but cheaper. “ – Getting Synthesized with The Love Technicians
By Austin Kaus
Casey Crawford and Alicia Bower are many things. They’re a creative couple. They share a house that’s covered in music posters. They’re polite Midwestern people that offer you homemade hummus when you go to their house. They’re thinking about getting a dog. But when they take the stage, they become The Love Technicians, an eclectic electronic indie...
Shelter Pet of the Month: Porter
This five-year old black and tan Coonhound spent years chained outside. Despite his beginning, he’s a very sweet, goofy, affectionate boy. Porter is all hound, and likes to sniff and explore his surroundings. He loves other dogs and kids. He is neutered and almost completely housetrained. Call the Brookings Regional Humane Society to meet Porter today!
No Excuses – There’s a Trail for Everyone
By Denise DePaolo, Managing Editor
If you want to get healthier, go take a hike. For real.
As far as physical health goes, uphill hiking burns a similar amount of calories to jogging. Other benefits of hiking and walking can include improved heart health, reduced chance of osteoporosis, increased Vitamin D from sun exposure and enhanced muscle tone.
Getting out on the...
Rapid City’s Secret: The Blind Lion Speakeasy
By Alana Snyder | Images by Bonny Fleming of Asio Studio
One late spring evening, 605 was checking out the Vertex Sky Bar at the top of the Hotel Alex Johnson in downtown Rapid City with newfound friend Ben Klinkel, owner of Tally’s Silver Spoon and Delmonico Grill. Our three-person crew had been tirelessly shooting content for days, and we...
