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...
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...
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...
“I’m not just putting on a show. I’m baring my soul.” – Bringing the...
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...
“When you see Sinn Bodhi, … you’re seeing everything that’s spilling outta my mind.”...
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...
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...
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...
Delish Delights Extra: Al’s Oasis Margarita
For more than 90 years, Al’s Oasis has been a popular spot for travelers to stop. Located near the Missouri River in Oacoma, roughly halfway between Sioux...
RedRossa Italian Grille (Pierre)
By Denise DePaolo
Walking up to the RedRossa in Pierre, I already found it difficult to reconcile the differences between this location and the one in Sioux Falls....
At Home with Caroline and Charles Ingalls
Surrounded by fresh construction, less than a mile from Silver Lake, stands the De Smet home of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. The couple, originally from Wisconsin, planned...
Native American Scenic Byway (#605RoadTrip)
By Denise DePaolo
Photos by Liz Long
It’s amazing what happens when one lifts their foot off the gas, slowing down from 80 to 55 miles per hour. Edges...
The Scoop: Mobile Boutiques
Clothing stores are coming to you this summer in Rapid City.
Taking a cue from the meteoric rise of food truck culture, local business owners are converting RV’s...
