Category: South Dakota
Offering A Drink of Water
If someone is thirsty you might offer them something to drink. What seems commonplace served as a business inspiration that brought customers in droves. The…
Putting Down Roots for a New Business
The Depression was in full swing and a young family was looking for a place to put down roots and begin a new business. It…
The Good Shepherd
In the Bible, Jesus is referred to as “The Good Shepherd” who is willing to lay down his life for his sheep. Today’s feature is…
Afflicted With a Debilitating Illness
At first glance, today’s story will seem to be one of little hope. Yet, there hope and it’s coming from the livestock industry for people…
Going To A Stranger’s Home for a Free Meal
If you showed up at a strangers’ home and asked for a free meal, they might slam the door in your face…or just maybe you’d…
A Unique Homecoming Theme
Many high schools and colleges pick a theme for their football homecoming. In Brookings, South Dakota the theme remains the same…perhaps the most unique in the nation…
Nick’s Hamburger Shop
This hamburger shop has been around longer that just about everyone living in Brookings, South Dakota. When you’ve been in business over eight decades, you…
Why Brookings?
Just about every town has a namesake. Perhaps it’s a president, general or early settler whose name was chosen to identify the place. Brookings, South Dakota…
The Jumpin’ Jesse James
After a failed bank robbery attempt in Northfield, Minnesota, the James gang headed west toward the Dakota Territory. Near what is today’s border between South…
Devil’s Gulch
Long before Europeans ever discovered this deep ravine, native Americans had been coming here. It was a sacred place they associated with their brave warriors. …
