Category: South Dakota
The Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls Wilder lived in several Midwestern states during her lifetime. She was well into her 60s before her first of the “Little House” series…
The Story the Author Told
In 1879 there was no town here. It was a vast open prairie that could at time be beautiful and at times be so brutal…
The Wonderful Flying Machine and Henry Heitz
You probably haven’t heard of Henry Heitz. However, the folks in Elkton, South Dakota know that he invented a flying machine…that didn’t fly. But perhaps…
An Elephant on the Run
The people of Elkton, South Dakota were excited that the circus was in town. But when bad weather forced its cancellation it wasn’t the end…
The Circus Comes to Elkton
Just about everyone loves the circus, so people in Elkton, South Dakota were disappointed when bad weather forced the cancellation of the show that had…
Sitting Bull
He is one of the greatest Indian chiefs ever to lead his tribes in peace and battle. Ironically, two different towns claim his burial spot…..
Hansen Wheel and Wagon
If American automakers are struggling to make ends meet, perhaps they should meet one of the country’s premiere wagon builders. The times certainly seem to…
A Special Job and A Special Thanksgiving
Regardless of your political affiliation, the event that took place on Thanksgiving 2003 was remarkable. Today, we visit with a man who was not only…
Captain Travis Schuring
Comedians, professional wrestlers, cheerleaders and politicians–Travis Schuring works with them all. Where do you find such a career? In the Air Force, of course…
A Protocol Officer in the Air Force
Most people can’t tell you exactly what a protocol officer does, but today’s broadcast let’s you meet one who served in Baghdad…
