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South Dakota Rocks, a project that’s spread kindness across the state, the country, and even the world, began with a single smile. The first rock was simple: a brightly colored flower painted across a stone. Fifth-grader Scarlett Tefft and her mom Allison Aten discovered it...

After being gone for 10 years, entrepreneur Lindsay Frankenfeld moved back to Rapid City with a fresh mindset and one goal – to downsize. As fate would have it, a former Chevy auto showroom was being remodeled into modern lofts on the east side...

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra has been in Sioux Falls for 95 years. They continue their tradition of live orchestral music by hosting unique concert series relevant to their audience, like showcasing the Broadway musical Wicked with the show Wicked Divas last October and...

Stepping into Akela Spa of Deadwood is like stepping into a world where problems are few, and silence and relaxation are plentiful. Many call that heaven, others may call that a typical experience at Akela, which has the mantra, “Where serenity is indigenous.” Often...

Lot 2029 Sincere Sayings Up the Festive Feelings with your guests, Whether it's personal chalk board notes or quirky wall art! Lot 2029 has just what you need. Stop in or shop online! Zandbroz Variety Timeless Treasures You just can't beat the classics. Snow globes are sure to keep...

The fourth largest city in South Dakota is growing faster than ever. With the Swiftel Center, McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center, South Dakota State University, and so much more, it was hard to pick just four stops for our trip to Brookings. Whether...

If you are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother, you know that mothers wear a lot of hats. We are juggling many roles, many responsibilities, and managing many a thought and expectation simultaneously. As a case in point, I submit to...

Diana Lee thought October 17, 2014 was just another Friday. She recalls it was a beautiful fall day. Lee was getting ready to go pheasant hunting when she received a text message from her daughter, Pamela Ann Kneip, telling her to have fun. It...

When you pull into the northwest Sioux Falls neighborhood of Shaun and Mary Johnson, it’s hard to miss their house. The ultra modern, flat-roof abode is 2,300 square feet of personal touches and love with their daughters Katarina (Kat), 10, Genevieve (Gigi), 7, and...

The month ahead may be filled to the brim with shopping lists, tangles of lights, cookie recipes, and holiday parties, But amid the hustle and bustle are memories that will last long after Jack Frost leaves town. Whether you’re looking for a fun family...