Author: Tom
The Shop That Time Forgot
His business is truly a time capsule. When Matthew Edel died in 1940, the doors were closed and no one entered until decades later…
Matthew Edel’s Blacksmith Shop
You most likely have never heard of Matthew Edel. You might never have known him if not for the business he left behind…
The Most Well-Known Native Woman in US History
She is probably the most well known Native American woman in our country’s history, a lady vital to the success of an incredible journey two…
Clothing Styles That Don’t Tell the Full Story
Sometimes what we wear tells us a bit about who a person might be. In this area, the clothing styles of old may not tell…
Your Name and Side of Town
Sometimes a person’s last name gives a clue to where their family originated from. In this community, it may tell you which side of town…
Celebrating the Early Settlers
In southeast South Dakota you’ll find a community that celebrates some of the early settlers who homesteaded the area. Their story was one of persecution…
Flowers in Everyone’s Yard
Lots of people plant flowers in their yard and around their house. That’s somewhat the case here, although in this town, the entire community comes…
A Building Out of Place
In Wessington Springs, South Dakota you’ll find a building that may seem out-of-place compared to the other homes and businesses in town. However, a stop…
Power In Prayer
There is power in prayer. For the residents of this city, the results of their prayers are still celebrated every year to commemorate an event…
Learning About a Battle from a Song
What you know about this battle probably comes from a song you’ve heard. So today we’ll “Take a little trip along with Colonel Jackson” to…
