Monthly Archives: May 2015
Summer, Summertime! Top Ten Black Hills Patios
By Kara Sweet
10. Isabella’s (Newcastle, Wyoming)
Though I may be biased, I had to start my top ten with a patio from my own small town. Isabella’s is a great Italian-inspired restaurant in an historic building on Main Street. The view of the post office, court house (both on the National Register of Historic Places), and library (whose original section...
“….As much weird stuff as anyone else’s weird dreams…” – Talking REM cycles and musical dreamscapes with Mike Helland from Tenenbaums
(From left, Mike Helland (bass), Andrew Helland (drums), Brandon Phrommany (guitar/vocals)
By Austin Kaus
For the three 21-year-olds that make up Tenenbaums, dreams are important. The Sioux Falls natives process their own subconscious adventures through ethereal indie pop songs on their debut full-length Favorite Dreams. Bassist Mike Helland spoke with Austin Kaus about the band’s continued growth and why skipping school...
Pet of the Month: Max
This playful terrier mix is three years old can be found at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. He can be a toy-hog, but loves to play! Max knows how to sit, but will need additional training from a patient new friend. He is very high energy and should go to a home with no cats and only big...
“…I think when you look back, doors open in front of you.” – Growing up on screen and stage with Jenny Lewis
By Austin Kaus
Jenny Lewis went from being a child actor appearing popular television shows (Golden Girls, Baywatch, Roseanne) and movies (The Wizard, Troop Beverly Hills) to an indie music sensation with her now-defunct band Rilo Kiley, guest appearances on songs from Cursive and The Postal Service and her current solo work. Lewis is coming to Sioux Falls in support...
Rapid City Project Honors 20th Century Native Americans
By Denise DePaolo
This month, ground will be broken in Rapid City’s Halley Park on the First Nations Sculpture Garden. The project aims to honor 20th Century luminaries from the Lakota and Dakota Native American tribes. Those selected to be honored represent a largely untold history, according to FNSG, Inc. chairman Elizabeth Cook Lynn. The retired professor, scholar, and author...
Pappy’s the Original
By Denise DePaolo
Pappy’s is bright, modern, and busy on a weekday. I showed up for lunch with a friend on a Friday afternoon, and although it took us a moment to find the correct door on the first level of downtown Sioux Falls’ DocuTap building, the lack of exterior signage was not a problem indoors. As we walked up...
Kountry Junkin’
By Kinsey Gustafson
If you pull up to a Kountry Junkin’ show you’ll see lines of people, flannel shirts, and plenty of junk ready to be picked. Kountry Junkin’ started out as a semiannual sale in Rapid City and has grown over the past few years into a brick and mortar store front and a perfectly imperfect way of life.
When...
How Horses Heal Us
By Leah Vanden Bosch
Eagle's Ride Photos by Bonny Fleming of Asio Studio
Double HP Photos by 605 Staff
Horses and their graceful presence are commonly associated with sport and riding, but now, more and more people are paying attention to their ability to heal. Double HP Sanctuary and Learning Center and Eagle's Ride Equine Center are two South Dakota facilities recognizing...
Get Some Fresh Air at South Dakota’s Newest State Park
By Jordan Smith
With the weather warming up, getting outside is on everyone’s mind. It can be hard to find a good place to exercise, but once you’ve found one, you’re halfway there. Good Earth State Park at Blood Run is South Dakota’s newest addition to the state park system, and uniquely, is one that guests can enjoy for free.
There...
At Home with Ted and Liz Heeren
By Denise DePaolo
Liz Heeren says she and her husband, Ted, began falling in love with their 99-year-old Sioux Falls home the moment they stepped inside.
“We weren’t seriously looking for a house yet,” she explained. “But we were walking by it one day, it said ‘for sale,’ and we started looking at it outside. The owner was sitting up here...
