“It’s a cathartic experience to go through the depths of hell…” – Walking into the Darkness with Doug Murano
By Austin Kaus
If you sat and had a glass of whiskey with Doug Murano, you might not suspect that his love – after his family and dogs, of course – is horror. Raised in Huron and currently residing in the Black Hills, Murano speaks...
Wooden Legs Brewing Company
By Denise DePaolo
Photos by Alana Snyder
“Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Benjamin Franklin
Wooden Legs Brewing Company is found on a quiet offshoot of Brookings’ main drag. And although the craft brewery and restaurant has gathered a diverse,...
Haunted South Dakota
By Denise DePaolo
Photos by Michael Liedtke
Rare is the person who hasn’t been spooked by a shadow, felt an unexplained sense of dread, or avoided the dark side of the street. Yet each October 31, we light jack o’lanterns and hand out treats to ghoulish...
At Home With Alana Amdahl
By Denise DePaolo
Photos by Kerry McDonald
Located on a shady, tidy street in central Sioux Falls’ VA neighborhood is the ranch-style home owned by Alana Amdahl. Although she’s lived there only ten months, her eye was on the house long before.
“I...
Make The Most Of Your Pumpkin Seeds
By Denise DePaolo
Carving jack o'lanterns can be a labor intensive process, and by the time we're done, the prospect of separating the seeds from the guts may seem like just too much (click here for easy pumpkin carving tips).
But it's worth it! Pumpkin seeds make...
The Real Deal: Les McLarty
By Aaron Vidal
Photo of Les by Kerry McDonald; Inspiration Hills Photos by Les McLarty
A long-time recreational disc golf player, Les McLarty – a local father and a line-service technician by day – has slowly grown frustrated with the lack of courses available in Sioux...
Judgment Day: The Jefferson’s Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cocktail Competition
By Denise DePaolo
Like wine and beer before them, craft spirits are emerging as the next big thing in American drinking. Distillers are focusing their efforts on quality over quantity and consumers are taking notice, demanding excellence for their money.
Jefferson’s is a small-batch bourbon producer,...
“We needed to keep this going.” — Talking Good Music and Terrible Movies with Slap from The Amidon Affair.
by Austin Kaus
He was born John Myers, but anyone familiar with the his work in The Stallones, Il Lust, Derek Post, Roman Ships, Pasque, Burlap Wolf King and The Amidon Affair probably know him better as “Slap.” In anticipation of The Amidon Affair’s newest...
Shelter Pet of the Month: Becca
Meet Becca!
This 12-week-old husky is a love bug! She is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and housetrained. Becca likes other dogs, loves children and walks nicely on a leash. If you think she’d be a good addition to your home, get in touch with the Oglala...
The Scoop: Black Hills Vinyl
By Alana Snyder
“There’s always new music to discover," said Ryan Kickland, owner of Black Hills Vinyl in downtown Rapid City.
You may recognize his name as he is a staple in the local music scene as a songwriter and performer that delves into folk, psychedelic,...
