October 2024

VOL.16 | NO.9

OCTOBER 2024

AUTUMN ISSUE

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Savor the Season: Autumn Drinks Roundup

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605 PROFILE: JASON FOSTER

VOL. 16 | NO. 9 OCTOBER 2024 CONTENTS

605's Gabby Sudenga holds The Great Pumpkin Latte from Coffea Roasterie at Dawley Farm Village in Sioux Falls. See the full list of statewide autumn drinks on page 60.

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Culture + Entertainment 14 Crossroads of America City of Murdo 30 605 Stops By Daylily Coffee & In Flower

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Food + Drink 44 605 Tries

Cee Cee's 605 Scratch Kitchen & Bar

60 Savor the Season Autumn Drinks Roundup Home + Living 76 A Lofty Renovation 605 Lofts

Lifestyle 90 605 Profile Jason Foster

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EVENTS 6 to do in October

2 Brew Walk October 10

Downtown • Aberdeen • 5 p.m.

Enjoy handcrafted and unique brews while exploring 10 downtown businesses along Aberdeen's Main Street during the first annual Brew Walk . Sip on various craft beer samples from regional and local South Dakota breweries. Ticket holders will receive a beer-sampling glass, event swag, and treats to munch on throughout their journey. MORE INFO: ABERDEENDOWNTOWN.ORG.

Due to the possibility of cancellations, please check event websites & social media posts before attending. Things

1 October 4 & 5 Deadwood • All day Oktoberfest

3 36th Annual Black Hills Pow Wow October 11-13 The Monument • Rapid City • Times vary The Black Hills Pow Wow is a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and tradition. This annual event attracts thousands of participants from across the country, including dancers, singers, artisans, and spectators. Among the highlights of the three-day event are a fine arts show, dance competitions, the O Wang Waste Wahwayela Mani fashion show, and archery, golf, and hand-game tournaments. MORE INFO: BLACKHILLSPOWWOW.COM.

Join the city of Deadwood and celebrate Oktoberfest in the Wild West. The weekend starts with Polkafest , featuring live German music, a poker run through various Deadwood locations, and free food and dancing. The festivities continue on Saturday with Wiener Dog Races , Beer Barrel Games , and Weim, Wine & Cheese . MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM.

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4 Jaycees Feargrounds October 11-13, 18-19, & 24-26, & 31 W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds • Sioux Falls • Times vary Prepared to be scared this Halloween season at Jaycees Feargrounds . The Asylum at the Feargrounds is a thrilling adventure for those seeking a frightfully good time. Send shivers down your spine as you enter the haunted house filled with eerie sounds, spooky decorations, and costumed actors. As one of the largest fundraisers of the year, all proceeds are donated to the Sioux Falls Jaycees . MORE INFO: JAYCEESFEARGROUNDS.COM.

5 Deadweird

October 25 & 26 Main Street • Deadwood • 6 p.m.

Attend Deadwood’s Halloween event that’s a little crazy, a little spooky, and a whole lot of fun— Deadweird , “it’s how Deadwood does Halloween.” On Friday, enjoy a night of dancing at the 12th Annual Monster Ball at Deadwood Mountain Grand with live music and a People’s Choice Costume Contest . On Saturday, dress up in your best costumes and make your way to the Historic Franklin Hotel for the Costume Contest and Party . MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM.

6 Harvest Halloween Festival October 26 Downtown • Yankton • 10 a.m.

Experience fun for the whole family at Yankton’s Harvest Halloween Festival . The annual event hosts an abundance of children’s activities, an art market, a petting zoo, a corn pit, a hay bale maze, inflatables, trick-or- treating, and a Czeckers & Boomers Eating Contest . MORE INFO: HARVESTHALLOWEEN.COM.

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31 __________________________ TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN Downtown, Aberdeen. 3 p.m. Aberdeendowntown.org. BELLE FOURCHE 10 __________________________ GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER Recreation Center Auditorium, Belle Fourche. 7 p.m. Bellefourcheact.com. 26 __________________________ PUMPKINFEST Tri-State Museum, Belle Fourche. All day. Blackhillsbadlands.com. 31 __________________________ HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Recreation Center, Belle Fourche. All day. Bellefourchechamber.org. BRANDON 1-31 __________________________ PIZZA BATTLE 2024 Various locations, Brandon. All day. Brandonvalleychamber.com. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, & 31 __________________________ TERROR 29 HAUNTED HOUSE Terror 29 Haunted House, Brandon. Times vary. Terror29.com. 25 __________________________ RAKE THE TOWN Brandon. 8 a.m. Brandonvalleychamber.com.

26 __________________________ TRICK OR TREAT TRAILS Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon. 3 p.m. Southeastsouthdakota.com. 31 __________________________ TRICK OR TREAT Brandonvalleychamber.com. BROOKINGS 3-6 __________________________ FUDDY MEERS Oscar Larson Theatre, Brookings. Times vary. Sdstate.edu. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 24-26, 31 __________________________ FEAR ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSE Fear Asylum, Brookings. 7 p.m. Fear-asylum.com. 5 __________________________ SCARECROW SHOOTOUT University Plains Speedway, Brookings. 10 a.m. Facebook.com. 8 __________________________ JACK’S GOT TALENT AT BRANDON BUSINESSES Various locations, Brandon. 1 p.m. Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. 6 p.m. Sdstate.edu. 9 __________________________ WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: OCTOBER HALF SUMMIT Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. 8 a.m. Brookingschamber.org.

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ABERDEEN 4, 11 & 12 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS HOCKEY Odde Ice Center, Aberdeen. Times vary. Aberdeenwings.com. 5 __________________________ GYPSY DAY Northern State University, Aberdeen. 7 a.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 9-13 __________________________ THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Aberdeen Community Theatre, Aberdeen. Times vary. Aberdeencommunity theatre.com. 10 __________________________ BREW WALK Downtown, Aberdeen. 5 p.m. Aberdeendowntown.org. 18 __________________________ PHEASANTS FOREVER FALL SHOOT OUT AND HUNTERS SOCIAL City Lights Event Center, Aberdeen. 5 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 19 __________________________ SD HOLISTIC HEALTH FAIR Ramkota Convention Center, Aberdeen. 9:30 a.m. Facebook.com. 25 __________________________ ZOMBIE TEEN CUISINE K.O. Lee Public Library, Aberdeen. 5:30 p.m. Aberdeen.sd.us.

CANTON 5 __________________________ FALL FESTIVAL Newton Hills State Park, Canton. 1 p.m. Southeastsouthdakota.com. 5 & 12 __________________________ HAUNTED TRAIL Riverview Christmas Tree Farm, Canton. 7 p.m. Riverviewtreefarm.com. 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 __________________________ PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Riverview Christmas Tree Farm, Canton. 10 a.m. Riverviewtreefarm.com. CUSTER 3 __________________________ COLLIN DONLEY The Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 5 __________________________ HARVEST MOON FALL FESTIVAL Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort, Custer. 11 a.m. Custersd.com. 11 __________________________ AN EVENING WITH JOSH HOYER Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 12 __________________________ CORDUROY VINYL The Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com.

HOBO DAYS Brookings. All day. Sdstate.edu.

HOBO DAY 5K South Dakota State University, Brookings. 8 a.m. Prairiestriders.net. 13 __________________________ FALL FESTIVAL AT MCCRORY GARDENS McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 10 a.m. Facebook.com. 26 __________________________ FALL MARKET Brookings Inn & Convention Center, Brookings. 9 a.m. Facebook.com. UPTOWN GIRLS CRAFT SHOW First Luthern Church, Brookings. 9 a.m. Facebook.com. 29 __________________________ TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN Downtown, Brookings. 4 p.m. Downtownbrookings. com. 31 __________________________ GIGGLES & GHOULS McCrory Gardens, Brookings. 4 p.m. Sdstate.edu. BRUCE 26 __________________________ MORTIMER’S MONSTROUS HALLOWEEN Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce. 3 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov.

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18 & 19 __________________________ INSIDE OUT-DOORS

17-19 __________________________ WILD WEST SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL Deadwood. Times vary. Facebook.com. 25 & 26 __________________________ DEADWEIRD Main Street, Deadwood. 6 p.m. Deadwood.com. 26 __________________________ TRUNK OR TREAT Days of ‘76 Event Complex, Deadwood. 3 p.m. Facebook.com. THREE DOG NIGHT Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 31 __________________________ KIDWEIRD 2024 Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 6 p.m. facebook.com. FORT SISSETON 4 & 5 __________________________ GHOST INVESTIGATION FUNDRAISER Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Fort Sisseton. 8 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. GROTON 5 __________________________ 9TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FEST Groton City Park, Groton. 10 a.m. Grotonchamber.com.

31 __________________________ DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT Downtown, Groton. 4 p.m. Grotonsd.gov. HARRISBURG 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 __________________________ FALL FESTIVAL Country Apple Orchard, Harrisburg. Times vary. Countryappleorchard.com. 25 __________________________ BUSINESS TRICK OR TREAT Various locations, Harrisburg. 3 p.m. Harrisburgsdchamber.com. HARTFORD 26 __________________________ 34TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR West Central Becker Center, Hartford. 9 a.m. Hartfordsdchamber.org. 27 __________________________ TRUNK-OR-TREAT West Central Middle School, Hartford. 1 p.m. Hartfordsdchamber.org. HILL CITY 5 __________________________ HOPE IN THE HILLS 1880 Train, Hill City. 12 p.m. Blackhillsroadtripofhope.org. 5 & 6 __________________________ RUN CRAZY HORSE HALF MARATHON Hill City. 8 a.m. Visithillcitysd.com.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT HIKE

Custer State Park, Custer. Times vary. Custersd.com. 24 __________________________ SKELETON CREW- LIVE FILM SCORE PERFORMANCE OF THE DEVIL'S BALL The Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 25 __________________________ MONSTER MASH Custer. 5 p.m. Custersd.com. 31 __________________________ MERCHANTS TRICK OR TREAT Downtown, Custer. 4 p.m. Custersd.com. DEADWOOD 4 & 5 __________________________ OKTOBERFEST Deadwood. All day. Deadwood.com. 4&5,11&12, 18 & 19 __________________________ PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION OF THE ADAMS HOUSE Historic Adams House, Deadwood. 6 p.m. Deadwoodhistory.com. 12 __________________________

FLO MINGO’S “GLAMOUR IN THE GULCH” Saloon 10, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwood.com.

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26 __________________________ DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT Main Street, Mitchell. 2 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. PIERRE / FORT PIERRE 5 & 6 __________________________ FORT PIERRE HORSE RACES Stanley County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierre. All day. Fortpierre.com. 27 __________________________ HALLOWEEN HIKE LaFramboise Island Nature Trails, Pierre. 3 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. RAPID CITY 4 & 5 __________________________ GIRLS LAKOTA NATION VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The Monument, Rapid City. 9 a.m. Themonument.live. 4, 11, 18, 25 __________________________ OLD MACDONALD FALL FESTIVAL Old MacDonald’s Petting Farm, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Oldmacdonaldsfarmrc.com. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18&19,25&26 __________________________ LIVE MUSIC Tinder Box, Rapid City. Times vary. Rapidcitytinderbox.com. 5 __________________________ FALL MARKET PLACE POP UP The Monument, Rapid City. 10 a.m. Facebook.com.

25 __________________________ MERCHANT TRICK-OR-TREAT Main Street, Hill City. 3 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com. 26 __________________________ CHILDREN’S BOO BASH & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Hill City Visitor Center, Hill City. 10 a.m. Visithillcitysd. comh.com. HOT SPRINGS 31 __________________________ MERCHANT’S TRICK OR TREAT Hot Springs. 4 p.m. Hotsprings-sd.com. HURON 5 __________________________ HARVEST FEST South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron. 10 a.m. Huronsd.com. 10-13 __________________________ GREAT SCARECROW FESTIVAL Campbell Park, Huron. Times vary. Huronsd.com. KEYSTONE 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 __________________________ THE HAUNTING OF KEYSTONE Various locations, Keystone. 6 p.m. Rushmtn.com.

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MITCHELL 4-6 & 11-13 __________________________ THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE Area Community Theatre, Mitchell. Times vary. Mitchellact.org. 5 __________________________ FALL LADIES DAY OUT! Locations vary, Mitchell. 8:30 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 11-13 & 18-20 __________________________ THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell. Times vary. Dwu.edu. 12 __________________________ TIGER TRAIL TREK 5K Kiwanis Woodlot Park, Mitchell. 7 a.m. D dwu.edu. 5TH ANNUAL VFW CHILI COOK OFF Mitchell. 11 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 19 __________________________ MITCHELL HALL & THE TENNESSEE TRIO Area Community Theatre, Mitchell. 2 p.m. M itchellact.org. 25-27 __________________________ FOREST OF FEARS HAUNTED TRAIL Reclamation Ranch, Mitchell. 10 p.m. M itchellmainstreet.com.

BIERBÖRSE FESTIVAL Main Street Square,

Rapid City. 1 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 11-13 __________________________ BLACK HILLS Rapid City. Times vary. Blackhillspowwow.com. 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26 __________________________ HAUNTED HOUSE Naja Shrine Center, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Najashriners.org. 12 POW WOW The Monument, __________________________ CREATIVE HANDS 14TH ANNUAL AUTUMN BAZAAR Central States Fair & Rodeo, Rapid City. 9 a.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 14 __________________________ AN EVENING WITH ADAM CHEYER The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Themonument.live. 19 __________________________ GALLANTLY The Monument, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Themonument.live. 22 __________________________ SWAN LAKE The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live. 24-26, 31 __________________________ CARN-EVIL! Seraphim Theatrical Entertainment, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. Seraphimte.com. FORWARD 2024 GALA

__________________________ “A NIGHT OF PATSY CLINE” WITH JULIETTE ANGELO Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.com. 11 __________________________ 3RD ANNUAL GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 31 __________________________ HAUNTED HOMESTAKE: SPOOKS AND HAUNTS OF THE BLACK HILLS Homestake Opera House, Lead. 6:30 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. MADISON 5 __________________________ PRAIRIE VILLAGE PUMPKIN TRAIN Historic Prairie Village, Madison. 11 a.m. Prairievillage.org. 16 __________________________ SIP & SHOP Various locations, Madison. 4 p.m. Chamberofmadisonsd. com. 31 __________________________ TRICK-OR-TREAT Madison. 4 p.m. Chamberofmadisonsd.com.

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24-27 __________________________ SOUTH DAKOTA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION Central States Fair & Rodeo, Rapid City. 8 a.m. Centralstatesfair.com. 25 __________________________ A HORROR ICON HALLOWEEN Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City. 9 p.m. Alexjohnson.com. 25-27 __________________________ ARTISTS OF THE PLAINS ART SHOW Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. All day. Rapidcityartscouncil.org. 26 __________________________ DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT Main Street Square, Rapid City. 12 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 29-31 __________________________ The Monument, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Themonument.live. SIOUX FALLS 3 __________________________ MOMS UNHINGED Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 3-6 __________________________ FREAKY FRIDAY Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. GOLD RUSH NATIONALS

4 __________________________ OCTOBER ART & WINE WALK 2024 Downtown, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Dtsf.com. FOR KING + COUNTRY Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 5 __________________________ MIND/BODY/ SPIRIT EXPO Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 9:30 a.m. Sfholisticfair.org. FALL FEST AT THE BRIDGES The Bridges at 57th, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Thebridgesat57th.com. DIVAS: MIDWEST DRAG SPECTACULAR The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 5 & 6 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS CARD SHOW Convention Center, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Dakotacardshows.com. 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 27 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Sfstampede.com.

6 __________________________ TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 9 __________________________ ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 10 __________________________ THE EMBES: A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. THEO VON: RETURN OF THE RAT TOUR Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31 __________________________ TWISTED NIGHTMARE HAUNTED HOUSE South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Twistednightmare.org. 10-13 __________________________ NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 11 __________________________ CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS The Social, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m. Thesocialsiouxfalls.com.

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11-12 __________________________ JUNKIN’ MARKET DAYS FALL EVENT Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Junkinmarketdays.com. 11-13 __________________________ Sioux Falls. Times vary. Dennysanfordpremier center.com. 11-13, 18-19, 24-26, 31 __________________________ JAYCEES SIOUX FALLS HOME EXPO Sioux Falls Arena, FEARGROUNDS W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Jayceesfeargrounds.com. 12 __________________________ HALLOWEEN AT LAKE LORRAINE Lake Lorraine, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Lakelorrainesiouxfalls. com. 13 __________________________ SOUTH DAKOTA BALLET 5TH ANNUAL GALA Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 3 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 14 __________________________ 7TH ANNUAL SIOUX FALLS NATIVE AMERICAN DAY PARADE Downtown, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Facebook.com.

17 __________________________ MAKE YOUR MARK ON MENTAL HEALTH GALA Monick Yards, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Experiencesiouxfalls.com. 18 __________________________ JOHN CRIST: JOKES FOR HUMANS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 18 & 19 __________________________ EXPO FOR HER Convention Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 18-20 __________________________ ZOO BOO Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Greatzoo.org. 19 __________________________ 2024 OCB MIDWEST NATURAL SHOWDOWN Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 10:30 a.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. ST. LAMBERT CRAFT FAIR St. Lambert Parish, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m. Facebook.com. 20 __________________________ THEORY OF A DEADMAN: UNPLUGGED Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org.

21 __________________________ P!NK LIVE 2024 Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Dennysanfordpremiercenter. com. 24-26 __________________________ SHREK THE MUSICAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 24-27 __________________________ DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR. Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Augustana University, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Augie.edu. 26 __________________________ SPOOKY SEAS Butterfly House & Aquarium, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Greatzoo.org. 27 __________________________ DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT Downtown, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Dtsf.com. 29 __________________________ SWAN LAKE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Siouxfallsorpheum.com.

SPEARFISH 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 __________________________ 12TH ANNUAL SPEARFISH CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH Spearfish Valley Produce, Spearfish. Times vary. Spearfishvalleyproduce.com. 5 __________________________ MATTHEWS SPEAKEASY Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. 9 __________________________ NORTHERN HILLS 2024 FALL FASHION SHOW The Barn at Aspen Acres, Spearfish. 5 p.m. Facebook.com. 13 __________________________ 3RD ANNUAL “GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER” Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. 25-27, 29 __________________________ DEATHTRAP Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Times vary. Matthewsopera.com. 31 __________________________ TREATS ON MAIN STREET Downtown, Spearfish. 3 p.m. Visitspearfish.com.

STURGIS 3 __________________________ AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET Sturgis Armory, Sturgis. 5 p.m. Sturgisareachamber. com. 25 & 26, 30 & 31 __________________________ CHAMBER’S CRYPT HAUNTED TOUR Sturgis Armory, Sturgis. 6 p.m. Sturgisareachamber. com. VERMILLION 3-6 __________________________ THE WOLVES Knutson Theatre, Vermillion. Times vary. Usd.edu. 6 __________________________ CHILI BLUES COO-OFF W.H. Over Museum, Vermillion. 5 p.m. Whovermuseum.org. 25 __________________________ DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREATING Downtown, Vermillion. 4 p.m. Livevermillion.com. WATERTOWN 5 __________________________ OKTOBERFEST AT HARMONY HILL The Commons of Harmony Hill, Watertown. 11 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. UNSPOKEN Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com.

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5 & 6 __________________________ 28TH WATERTOWN QUILT SHOW Codington County Extension Complex, Watertown. Times vary. Visitwatertownsd.com. 12 __________________________ FALL FESTIVAL Midwest Bible Camp, Watertown. 10 a.m. Midwestministries.org. 18-20 __________________________ JOY RANCH WOMEN’S RETREAT Joy Ranch, Watertown. Times vary. Joyranchofsd.org. 19 & 20 __________________________ Codington County Extension Building, Watertown. Times vary. Visitwatertownsd.com. CRAFT AND VENDOR MARKET Watertown Mall, Watertown. Times vary. Thewatertownmall.com. 24 __________________________ DINNER & A MOVIE – HOCUS POCUS Goss Opera House, Watertown. 6 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com. 25 __________________________ SPOOKTACULAR TRICK-OR-TREAT Prairie Lakes Wellness Center, Watertown. 4 p.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. 25-27 11TH ANNUAL FALL MARKET __________________________ HAUNTED FOREST Joy Ranch, Watertown. Times vary. Joyranchofsd.org.

26 __________________________ COIN & STAMP SHOW Codington County Extension Building, Watertown. 9 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. NORDEFEST Grace Lutheran Church, Bramble Park Zoo, Watertown. 2 p.m. Brambleparkzoo.com. WORTHING 3-6 & 10-13 __________________________ THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Olde Town Dinner Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18&19,25&26 __________________________ THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Olde Town Dinner Theatre, Watertown. 9:30 a.m. Visitwatertownsd.com. ZOO BOO Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org. YANTON 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19&20,26&27 __________________________ MAZING ACRES FALL FESTIVAL Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch, Yankton. 10 a.m. Mazingacres.com. 12 __________________________ MERIDIAN BRIDGE BLOCK PARTY Riverside Park, Yankton. All day. Visityanktonsd.com. TRUNK OR TREAT

18 & 19 __________________________ HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS Mead Museum, Yankton. 6 p.m. Meadbuilding.org. 26 __________________________ HARVEST HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL Downtown, Yankton. 10 a.m. Harvesthalloween.com. 26 & 27 __________________________ HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE Mead Museum, Yankton. 7 p.m. Meadbuilding.org.

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Crossroads of America

City of Murdo “If you were looking to live in a rural community, but still have access to larger communities, Murdo is ideal,” shared Murdo Area Economic Development director Ashley Geigle . “We believe in the potential for continued growth and prosperity with opportunities still ahead for our community to thrive,” said Geigle.

This fall, 605’s multimedia designer Cailyn Patterson and I traveled the 211 miles from Sioux Falls to explore Murdo’s offerings.

Located along Interstate 90, Murdo is less than two hours from Rapid City, two and a half hours from Sioux Falls, and 45 minutes from Pierre.

“Murdo is the crossroads of America. Whether you’re driving coast to coast or from Mexico to Canada, at some point you’ll end up going through Murdo.” -Ashley Geigle

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Ashley Geigle

“Murdo is the crossroads of America. Whether you’re driving coast to coast or from Mexico to Canada, at some point you’ll end up going through Murdo.”

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Murdo was established in 1906 and named after Murdo MacKenzie —a prominent cattleman.

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We met with Geigle at her office before checking into Range Country Lodging . The independently owned lodge was designed to reflect the area’s history and ranching heritage. “We put in a lot of research and posted many artifacts about people who homesteaded here in the 1900s, and all of our rooms have a Western motif to them,” explained owner Greg Miller . “The history fills the halls and it’s like a miniature museum,” said Geigle. Range Country Lodging is thoughtfully equipped with 41 rooms, spacious suites in outbuildings, and amenities such as an indoor pool and hot tub, and a complimentary hot breakfast served out of a chuckwagon. “We have more of a boutique hotel atmosphere, and we’ve gotten a great response from our visitors,” explained Greg.

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Next up was a local favorite, Circle E Drive-In . The popular institution has been in the community for four decades with two previous owners before Heather and Chad Whitney took the reins in 2022. “We took the leap of faith and purchased the business because it was very successful,” shared Heather. But the timing was bittersweet. Three days before opening, Heather and Chad’s son, Alec , passed away due to complications from Type 1 Diabetes. “Our nickname for him was Big Al since he was six foot four, was a gentle giant, and loved anything to do with beef and cattle,” Heather reminisced. The Whitneys created the Big Al Burger to keep Alec's legacy alive. “When we bought the business, the previous owners said they ran a special jalepeño burger,” shared Heather. “They wanted us to continue serving it. We named it the Big Al because if you knew him, you liked him, and if you tried that burger, you liked it.” Chad and Heather served us the Big Al, the Hawaiian Chicken , BBQ Wings , Cheddar Cheese Curds , and Potato Wedges with a side of Nacho Cheese . For a sweet treat, we dove into what Circle-E calls a Cyclone ; similar to a blizzard. While Patterson munched on the seasonal Apple Pie , I tried the Circle-E Special —a blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana.

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Circle E Drive-In’s infamous Big Al Burger has been named South Dakota’s Best Burger and titled one of the Top Five Burgers in the State by the South Dakota Beef Industry Council .

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Harvest Happenings in Spearfish

See a list of the Fall events in Spearfish by scanning the code below!

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“ I often share the

joy and passion I have living in Murdo. ”

Ashley Geigle

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“I’m very excited about the partnership between Prairie Pizza and Sweet Olivia’s Coffee Bar. This collaboration is the ideal definition of co- sharing a space.”

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After lunch, Patterson and I roamed around the Pioneer Auto Museum before grabbing dinner at Prairie Pizza . Since opening in 2009, Prairie Pizza has become an instant favorite among locals. “The community embraced us,” said owner Carma Miller , who is also the wife of aforementioned Greg. “It was overwhelming at first, but it was worth it, as families joked with us saying they would go broke because they were ordering so many pizzas,” Greg chuckled. Prairie Pizza offers gourmet pizza with a twist—the crust is lined with a cinnamon and sugar concoction and is served with a side of icing. “My idea was that not everybody eats their crust, but everyone wants dessert,” explained Carma. Geigle added, “I love when I’m in a different community and I hear, ‘I love the crust at your pizza place in Murdo,’ and you know exactly what they’re talking about.” They also offer traditional and boneless wings and cheesy garlic bread. Patterson and I ordered the Oasis —a 16-inch dish with Canadian bacon and pineapple. After enjoying a slice or two, we packed up our pizza and headed to TapHouse 22 .

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Occupying the space of what used to be a Schwan’s depot, TapHouse 22 introduced the world of craft beer to Murdo. “You couldn’t get a tap beer in Murdo, and that was a niche we wanted to bring to the community,” said managing member Tami Flynn . Featuring 22 beers, the taphouse serves brews from various breweries throughout the state. Options include Remedy Brewing Company in Sioux Falls, Lost Cabin Beer Co. in Rapid City, Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company in Custer, Sturgis Brewing Company , and more. “I always try to keep the places balanced and represent the different types of beers, like IPAs, dark beers, domestics, sours, and ciders,” shared Tami. Some staples are the Queen Bee from Remedy , Red Cut Red Ale from Sturgis, and Lord Grizzly from Lost Cabin . “It’s such a unique and fun space,” shared Geigle.

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“Whether you would like to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air, or play foosball or pool in the back room, the TapHouse is a fun gathering spot.”

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The next morning we visited our last stop, Sugar Coated . Owner and baker Sophie McKenzie recently opened a licensed commercial kitchen for her sugar cookie decorating business. Situated on her home and ranch property, the Cookie Barn allows McKenzie to ship her cookies across the country, offer classes, and host various events, all while being close to her family. Sugar Coated offers a variety of decorated cookies, as well as classics like chocolate chip and lemon. “I love decorating cookies for businesses with their logos, first birthday parties, or bridal showers,” shared McKenzie. “I just love being creative.” Before Patterson and I hit the road, we had the chance to decorate our own treats. With goodies in hand, we said our goodbyes to Geigle, and headed back to Sioux Falls. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT MURDOSD. COM+

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FALL IN LOVE WITH BROOKINGS Experience crisp mornings with colorful leaves, sip on seasonal drinks at coffee shops, feel the excitement of cheering on the SDSU Jackrabbits and explore frightening haunted houses. This season, fall in love with everything Brookings, South Dakota has to offer.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA Greet life-size Mama T. Rex and climb among clouds. Harvest food and move it from farm to market. Cruise on down KidStreet and excavate dinosaur bones. This is a sample of the hands-on activities ready to spark your imagination at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Play along! PrairiePlay.org

DAKOTA NATURE PARK Discover the serene beauty of Dakota Nature Park in Brookings! Wander through lush trails, admire scenic wetlands and spot diverse wildlife. Whether you’re hiking, birdwatching or simply soaking in nature’s tranquility, this park offers a perfect escape into the heart of South Dakota’s natural splendor. CityOfBrookings-SD.gov

DANGER VON DEMPSEY’S Specializing in brick oven pizzas, wunderbar salads and a hearty selection of craft brews from Dempsey’s Brewing Company. At Danger von Dempsey’s you will find yourself enjoying the vibrant Brewhaus scene - complete with flags, a warm and inviting atmosphere and amazing staff. Can’t stay? Carry out or delivery is available. DangerVonDempsey.com

DOWNTOWN BROOKINGS We invite you to Downtown Brookings for a charming afternoon of shop-hopping, delicious dining and exploration of our many neighborhood attractions. Nestled amongst historic buildings and lined with intriguing arts, our vibrant community offers a seasonal escape from the hustle and bustle. We are the heart of Brookings. DowntownBrookings.com

HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON Unwind in style at the newly renovated Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton. Our redesigned guest rooms offer comfort and sophistication. Get ready for the day ahead with our hearty hot breakfast, ensuring you’re fueled up and ready to go. Book your adventure now at Hilton.com. Hilton.com

McCRORY GARDENS McCrory Gardens’ Fall Festival magic unfolds in our garden labyrinth, adorned with pumpkins, gourds, and the golden glow of autumn foliage. Families are sure to enjoy Giggles and Ghouls this Halloween with free candy and education. There is so much to explore at McCrory Gardens all year round! McCroryGardens.com

SOUTH DAKOTA ART MUSEUM This fall, stretch your horizons with all new exhibits featuring fabulous works from our collections and the mesmerizing Shadows and Splendor of Anila Quayyum Agha! Make memories with hands-on art making and engagement areas for kids and adults. Explore the Museum Store for original artwork and gifts. Admission is free! SouthDakotaArtMuseum.com

THE OSCAR LARSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Join us for an evening at The Oscar as South Dakota Ballet presents its 5th Annual Gala on October 19th at 7:30 PM. This captivating performance is set to dazzle and inspire with a fusion of contemporary dance and classical ballet, brought to life by the exceptional talent of their dancers. Tickets can be found on the SDSU website. SDState.edu/The-Oscar

Mark your calendars for Hobo Day on October 12 to celebrate timeless traditions and watch the back-to-back national champions face off against Youngstown State. Explore ways to fall in love at VisitBrookingsSD.com HOBO DAY 2024

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In downtown Sioux Falls, two businesses have given new life to a century-old building at 1010 East 8th Street. In 2024, Daylily Coffee and In Flower opened their respective storefronts in suites 100 and 102. Husband and wife duo Andrew Fritz and Ariana Vandersnick founded Daylily Coffee in 2022, beginning with an e-commerce wholesale coffee bean business. “Throughout this time we started doing pop-ups all over town and have grown organically from there,” said Vandersnick. After growing a reputation, Fritz and Vandersnick began playing around with the idea of a physical space. “We knew if we wanted to take more steps forward in the business, we had to open a storefront,” shared Fritz. 605 STOPS BY Daylily Coffee and In Flower

The couple had a list of “must-haves” when shopping around for a building.

“We wanted to be central and walkable,” stated Vandersnick. “You can walk from central downtown, but we wanted it more for the locals.”

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“We have a lot of customers who walk in with their families over the weekend, and that was something we were hoping to build—a neighborhood space.” ARIANA VANDERSNICK

While Fritz and Vandersnick hadn’t picked a building to nestle into, they narrowed the search to neighborhood spaces. “Our realtor had found this building, so I asked if they would be willing to lease just one side, and they said yes,” said Vandersnick. With the lease signed and ideas brewing, it was time to make the space come alive. “We filled it with plants, built a bar, put in a coffee roaster, made all of our tables and furniture, and inherited a huge cedar plank from Ari’s dad’s childhood, which we turned into a bench,” explained Fritz. “We also wanted to fill the suite with color,” added Vandersnick. “Typically nine months out of the year are bleak, and we wanted our customers to experience the opposite. When you walk in, things are alive and thriving.” For the pair, the inspiration of coffee and humans fuels the business. Daylily Coffee prides itself on sourcing the finest beans from around the world and supporting those who grow them. “I’m inspired by the farmers and people working so hard to grow coffee,” said Fritz. “There are amazing people in the coffee industry, and I don’t think there’s enough recognition or credit given to their hard work.”

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With beans from South and Central America and Africa, Fritz and Vandersnick strive to honor the work of what’s been created. They roast each coffee according to its unique attributes, bringing out the natural flavors at their core. The team celebrates the coffee origins and focuses on our relationship with the earth and one another. “There’s nothing wrong with grabbing a fast cup of coffee, but our idea was when you have the time, take a slower approach and enjoy,” said Vandersnick. While traditional coffee drinks are available, Daylily Coffee shines with its innovative rotating seasonal drinks, blending unexpected flavors, and bringing a fresh twist to their creations. “We rotate our beverage menu monthly and try to go with the seasons as much as we can,” said Fritz. The menu offers non-dairy milk options, vegan pastries, and gluten-free options. “I wanted our food to reflect whole foods and something anyone with dietary restrictions can order,” explained Vandersnick. With every aspect of their business, Fritz and Vandersnick are big components of sharing the good things in life and spreading kindness. “Everything has been given to us by the earth, and we want to honor that,” Vandersnick expressed.

“OUR MENU IS SMALL, BUT SIMPLY DONE WELL. IN MY OPINION, IT’S BETTER THAN A HUGE MENU.” Andrew Fritz

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Across the way is a bright pink door, opening to a vibrant and playful floral business. After spending years working in various parts of the flower world, Stephanie Thi opened In Flower during a transitional time in her life. When the pandemic hit, Thi saw a demand for her arrangements, shipping her work nationwide. “We grew quickly as my work began to gain traction on social media,” said Thi. Her garage quickly transformed into a studio where Thi would fulfill orders of dried and fresh floral arrangements. Thi wasn’t actively looking for a commercial space until she laid eyes on 1010 East 8th Street. “I saw the building had just been renovated and it immediately caught my eye,” said Thi.

STEPHANIE THI

She scheduled a tour and saw the space’s potential, but it wasn’t an immediate “yes,” shared Thi.

“It took me some time to decide if this was going to be the right move, but what sealed the deal was learning a coffee shop was opening up next door— it got my wheels turning,” she added. “I don’t use a lot of greenery because I like to keep the focus on the colorful flowers.” STEPHANIE THI

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Opening just in time for Valentine's Day, the florist was ready to share her eccentric, dreamy, and retro space with Sioux Falls. “I like to describe my style as leaning toward maximalism, but in a subtle way,” said Thi. “I wanted the space to feel fun and cool—a true reflection of myself and In Flower—and I think I’ve achieved that.” Adorned with glistening disco balls, pink and purple shelves, various floral arrangements, and a “Dream in Flowers” neon sign, the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere captures

the essence of the business. In Flower offers daily floral deliveries—fresh and dried arrangements for events and weddings, workshops, private parties, and pop-up events. “Customers can create their own bouquet by selecting stems from our flower bar or have us design something for you on the spot,” shared Thi. When it comes to the process of creating bouquets, Thi allows her instincts and

intuition to guide her. While her approach to her design frequently changes, customers will notice the arrangements will always be placed in an opaque vessel. “When an order comes in or I meet with a client, I can usually sense what they’ll love or not, and I build from there,” explained Thi. “I like to feel the energy in the moments, letting my instincts guide me and allow each arrangement to feel personal.”

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In her work with In Flower, the florist approaches everything with playfulness and curiosity. According to Thi, color inspires her deeply. “I love exploring color trends and challenging people who shy away from bold colors in their everyday lives by using vibrant and unexpected palettes in my designs,” she shared. Thi continued, “I’m always searching for interesting textures, often incorporating unusual or interesting elements into my arrangements.” Beyond the florals, the store carries colorful vases, plants, candles, stickers, cards, and other gifts featuring smiley faces and disco balls. The inspiration behind her retail section was to find items that paired well with florals, while also fitting the playful aesthetic that she has created. “I’ve had the best time working on this project, and I hope it brings a bit of fun and joy to folks who stop by and decide to work with us,” expressed Thi. “I COULDN’T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER OR MORE CREATIVELY- FULFILLING JOB.” Stephanie Thi

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a short cosmic horror Starring Dessa Directed by Brian Bieber

Sioux Falls premiere event Saturday OctOBER 12 TH DOORS @ 6:15 PM | SHOW TIME @ 7:00 pm Sioux Falls State Theatre Tickets at siouxfallsstatetheatre.org