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“Lead’s not a very big town, but at one point it was the second biggest city in South Dakota,” said Sierra Ward, executive director of the Lead Area Chamber of Commerce. “It was hugely important to South Dakota becoming a state.” One of the oldest...

As the sun comes out, so do people’s interest in getting active. The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls offers countless opportunities for anyone to learn the basics of outdoor skills and activities.   “Our naturalists do an amazing job teaching and instructing hunting, fishing, and outdoor...

Starting off as a small bar with only 14 stools over 80 years ago, Murphy’s Pub and Grill in downtown Rapid City has seen its share of changes over the years.  While the business started in a building just down the road from its current...

Tommy Hegerfeld started cooking in his early teenage years.  “All through high school, all through college, he’s been cooking,” said his wife, Krystal.  They worked together in the food industry for years, but soon enough was enough.  “We found ourselves working for a company with little control...

Due to the possibility of cancellations, please check events’ websites/postings before attending. 1.) Brookings Summer Arts Festival Pioneer Park | Brookings | 10 A.M. | July 10-11 Head to the 50th Annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival to check out over 200 artists and their artwork from many...

Sunscreen packed and sunglasses on, the 605 team headed to Garretson to check out one of the area’s more popular attractions that included a historical character in South Dakota history.  Waiting at the Split Rock Creek dock was local Bruce Rekstad, who greeted us to...

Since 1912, South Dakotans and visitors have had the chance to "come closer" to over 600 animals representing 130 species from around the world at the Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown. Zoo director Dan Miller, who has been there for 33 years, gave me,...

“What kid doesn’t want a treehouse? It doesn’t matter how old you are,” said Leah Scott, COO of Custer Hospitality. “Even as an adult, how great would it be to build that dream treehouse?”  So when she heard the sales pitch adding treehouses to Buffalo...

“We offer the ability to connect with nature and have fun at the same time,” said Cameron Fullerton, operations manager at Rushmore Tramway Adventures. “It’s an innate desire in human beings, and we’re just here to help people experience it.”  Travelers out in the Black...

In 1985, Katie Hunhoff’s parents started South Dakota Magazine, and for the last 19 years, Hunhoff has been working for the publication. She is currently an owner and publisher. For quite some time, they’ve been thinking about starting a coffee shop. “We loved the idea of...