Pet of the Month: Yahtzee
This four-year-old kitty arrived at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society as a stray and was never claimed. He’s a shy boy who has all of his claws and loves scratching posts. It’s unknown whether Yahtzee lived with other animals, so he may take...
Kitchen Trends with The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co.
Whether it's the adorable branding, free samples, or the local food options, The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. will make your mouth water. Owner Kirsten Gjesdal opened her doors in late June at 312 Main Avenue in downtown Brookings, and the SDSU alum's reasoning for starting...
Home Décor with Heart
By Denise DePaolo
Our personal space should feel personal. Our objects should last.
That growing attitude in home decorating is the impetus of two brand new Downtown Sioux Falls retailers. Unglued Market carries products made exclusively by regional artisans, and Urban Archaeology sells a highly curated...
At Home: Eric and Kara Monroe
Eric and Kara Monroe live a stone’s throw from Downtown Rapid City, yet upon entering their 1918 prairie-style house, the hustle and bustle falls away. Kara, who works as an interior designer for Dakota Business Center, bought it twelve years ago and began turning...
Taste of Sarcasm: Delmonico Grill
By Denise DePaolo
Delmonico Grill has long been known as a place to eat on a birthday or anniversary, but when we heard that this revered Rapid City eatery was not only changing its look, but creating a more approachable menu, we had to check...
The Real Deal: Autumn Simunek, Miss South Dakota 2015
By Natalie Keller
In June, the 69th Annual Miss South Dakota Pageant took place in Hot Springs. Autumn Simunek, native of Hot Springs, won the crown and is now preparing for the upcoming Miss America Pageant, taking place in Atlantic City, New Jersey in September.
Twenty-two-year-old...
“I’m not just putting on a show. I’m baring my soul.” – Bringing the comedian’s life back home with “Dirty” Dan Bublitz
By Austin Kaus
Lots of people think they could be stand-up comedians, but very few actually go for it. “Dirty” Dan Bublitz is one of those few. A couple of failed relationships and one big move later, the Huron native is now part of a group of...
“When you see Sinn Bodhi, … you’re seeing everything that’s spilling outta my mind.” Talking professional wrestling with The Warlord of Weird
By Austin Kaus
“Can I call you back? I’m loading this big snake in my vehicle right now?”
That was the false start to a chat with a true professional wrestler/exciting person. Sinn Bodhi fell in love with pro wrestling as a child, grew up, rose...
Sweet Sommelier Summer Vacation: No Whining in Wine Travel
By Kara Sweet
Summer is here! For most of us, that means travel plans. For me, it means wine travel plans. Whether you are visiting northern California wine country—like me—or any other wonderful wine destination, here are some tips to make your travel filled with...
The Real Deal: Dan Haggerty
By Kinsey Gustafson
Haggerty’s Musicworks has been a fixture in the Rapid City community for decades, selling reeds for clarinets and bass guitars for bands. The business was started in 1963 as a department store by Dan Haggerty’s father, which sold instruments in the back....

















