Dakota Rising program follows up in Faulkton
The Dakota Rising program recently held a follow-up community meeting in Faulkton.
Faulkton student wins South Dakota Snow Queen talent contest
John Cassens once again won over crowds with his musical talent, this time at the South Dakota Senior Snow Queen senior talent contest in Aberdeen where he placed first.
Clark native and Texas Tech golfer Kim Kaufman eyes LPGA
With her golfing accomplishments, Kim Kaufman has put Clark, S.D., on the map. 2012 was a very good year for Kaufman, and if things come together next fall, she could possibly become a household name.
Two South Dakotans connected by a World War II-era plane crash
Two Army privates, who were in the same company and grew up 20 miles away from each other in northeast South Dakota, found out they have a memorable plane crash in common.
A word about Faulk County from Jim Moritz, longtime editor of the Faulk County Record
“Faulkton has been blessed with people who want to make things happen,” says Record editor Jim Moritz.
Longtime Webster Santa is hanging up his suit
This year is Larry aka “Santa Claus” Baumgarn’s last Christmas. The longtime Webster insurance agent and Santa will hang up his suit after close to 30 years making holiday visits that have meant so much to so many.
12-12-12 is 90th birthday for energetic Britton woman
Numbers have always fascinated Althea Brown, so it’s not surprising she appreciates celebrating her 90th birthday on 12-12-12. Her full life has included two stints in Britton, where she now lives in her own home, a welcoming place for family and friends.
Population trends affect housing in South Dakota
Few houses are being built or in the rural areas of the state where depopulation is happening, according to Sid Goss of the S.D. School of Mines.
State senator tours areas hit by flood damage in 2010-11
We may be in a drought now, but the damage from two years of flooding lives on.
Postcard submissions sought for next issue of Dakotafire magazine
We want a Postcard from you—a short, evocative story about an event, person or place, written as if you were telling the story to a friend.