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Whenever I invite my friend to something, he brings a group of people with him. Sometimes I know them, sometimes I kind of know them, and sometimes they're strangers. Is it wrong to clarify to come alone next time? JR: Maybe you should stop being...

At the time of this writing, we are in full planting mode out here in this ‘ole prairie. Things are finally turning green, buds are popping out new life, bugs are preparing their annual assault on house and human, hints of colored flowers are...

A weekend on the trails of South Dakota’s Black Hills is transformed this summer into something organizers hope encourages more explorers to venture into the outdoors. “We are targeting everyone – from the die-hard, outdoor recreation enthusiast to the couch potato that’s maybe wanting to...

From festivals to weddings to real estate, Grant JT Holub of Black Hills Video has seen it all (including quirky music videos for the Nashville, Tenn. band The Outer Vibe). The professional storyteller has been creating films since a young age, and now shares...

A piece of history makes its way between Hill City and Keystone. From May to December, the 1880 Train offers a scenic ride through the black hills for families and steam engine enthusiasts alike. “It’s really an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy...

Pirates, gypsies, jesters, and jousters all call the Siouxland Renaissance Festival home for two days June 9 and 10, transforming the grounds into a scene dating back to medieval times. The year is 1575 in the town of Shrewsbury, England, where you’ll find Captain Nadia...

In a city like Sioux Falls, it doesn’t take long to notice if something is missing. In this case, it was pork. A pork-centric summer festival, that is. After the organizers of RibFest decided to call it quits last year, Garrett Gross, co-founder of AGE Media & Promotion,...

While it’s quiet off-season, the town of Keystone is bustling with thousands of daily visitors Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hike the trails, zip line at Rushmore Tramway Adventure, taste wine at Grapes & Grinds, choose from a variety of eateries (don’t forget Rushmore...

Pinnacle Productions and its brands do it all, from wedding DJs, photo booths, musical bingo, trivia, corporate events, and nightlife promotions. Now, Pinnacle Productions has elevated their concert and festival productions as well as their corporate event production through the growing EDM fanbase in the...

Throughout the year, EmBe in Sioux Falls hosts different events for everyone of all ages and backgrounds. One event series, In Dialogue, is organized for business professionals to promote leadership and positioning the participants to have greater organizational and community impact. The first of...