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SERIOUSLY. SPEND AS LITTLE PER GALLON AS POSSIBLE.
Go ahead. Go low price on gas. Most conventional vehicles manufactured after 2001 can run on ethanol-blended fuels. Check your owner's manual for more details.
Celebrate German beer and culture at the 17th Annual Bierbörse Festival with unlimited beer samples of over 25 local and regional breweries. Watch the prices at the Beer Stock Exchange as they rise and fall, depending on demand. Check out live music by Stereotrip , German-inspired food, and a Stein-Holding Contest . MORE INFO: VISITRAPIDCITY.COM. 4 to do in October Due to cancellation possibilities, please check event websites & social posts before attending. Things 1 OCTOBER 3 Main Street Square • Rapid City • 1 p.m. Bierbörse Festival EVENTS
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Main Street • Vermillion • 4 p.m. Get ready for some Halloween fun in Vermillion! Walk the circuit from Ratingen Platz to Church Street and the Vermillion Public Library’s Trunk-or-Treat , collecting candy from local businesses, community organizations, and groups along the way. Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers from Hy-Vee , music,
spooky guests, and so much more. MORE INFO: LIVEVERMILLION.COM.
4 OCTOBER 30 & 31 Deadweird
Locations vary • Deadwood • All day Get weird for Halloween this year in Deadwood with live music from Spiritual Warfare , the People’s Choice Costume Contest , dancing, and the infamous Monster Ball . Over $5,000 in cash and prizes are set to be awarded to the best dressed. Do you dare attend? MORE INFO: DEADWOOD.COM.
2 OCTOBER 15-17 Wild West
Singers and songwriters Danny Myrick , Sarah Buxton , Ronnie Bowman , Bridgette Tatum , Tim James , and others will perform at this year’s Wild West Songwriters Festival . Celebrating the art of creating songs, the lineup has produced or co-written hits for artists such as Tim McGraw , Florida Georgia Line , Brooks & Dunn , Gretchen Wilson , and many more. MORE INFO: WILDWESTSONGWRITERS.COM. Songwriters Festival Deadwood Mountain Grand • Deadwood • Times vary
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3 Must -See 6th Annual Harvest Moon Festival OCTOBER 3 // 11 A.M. Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort • Custer
Frightfully Fun Festivities in Spearfish
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The Harvest Moon Festival at Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort brings family fall fun to Custer. Enjoy live music, local vendors, and hands-on games, plus classic festival stops like train rides and a beverage tent. Bad River Band is headlining this year, along with Midnight Sun Band , and Teague & Casey . For more information, visit custerhospitality.com. Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music OCTOBER 15 // 6:30 P.M. DENNY SANFORD PREMIER CENTER • SIOUX FALLS ACM Award Winner Zach Top brings his neotraditional country music sound to Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. Watch him perform breakout hits like I Never Lie . Tickets are on sale now! For more information, visit dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
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The true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons , from their rise to fame to the challenges behind the music. Featuring hits like Sherry , Big Girls Don’t Cry , and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You . For more information, visit washingtonpavilion.org. OCTOBER 27-28 // 7:30 P.M. WASHINGTON PAVILION • SIOUX FALLS
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16 __________________________ GHOULS’ GALA HALLOWEEN PARTY Yapatorium, Aberdeen. 5 p.m. Aberdeen.sd.us. 30 __________________________ TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN STREET Downtown, Aberdeen. 3:30 p.m. Aberdeendowntown. org . BELLE FOURCHE 17 __________________________ 2ND ANNUAL HAUNTED MUSEUM DAYS Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum, Belle Fourch. Times vary. Dinosaursofthe hellcreekmuseum.org BOX ELDER 9 __________________________ POLO G The Box, Box Elder. 7:30 p.m. Thebox.live. 10 __________________________ THEATRE 605 BLACK, WHITE, & RED GALA The Box, Box Elder. 5:30 p.m. Theatre605.org. 23 __________________________ MONSTER MASH The Box, Box Elder. 5 p.m. Thebox.live. BRANDON 1-31 _________________________ PIZZA BATTLE Locations vary, Brandon. All day. Members.brandon valleychamber.com .
23 _________________________ MASKED MANIA: LUCHA LIBRE MEXICANA Dacotah Bank Center. 7 p.m. Dacotahbankcenter.com. 24 _________________________ 114TH HOBO DAY Downtown, Brookings. All day. Sdstate.edu. 27 _________________________ TRICK-OR-TREAT ON MAIN Downtown, Brookings. 4 p.m. Downtownbrookings. com. CENTERVILLE 16 & 17 __________________________ FALL-O-WEEN FESTIVAL Downtown, Centerville. Times vary. Visitcentervillesd.com. __________________________ LIVING TREASURES Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. All day. Crazyhorsememorial.org. 3 & 4 __________________________ RUN CRAZY HORSE MARATHON Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. 7 a.m. Crazyhorsememorial.org. CUSTER 5 __________________________ BANNED BOOK READ IN Petals & Pages, Custer. 4 p.m. Petalsandpagesofsd. com. CRAZY HORSE 1-3
16 & 17 __________________________ TATANKA STORY: HALLOWEEN NIGHT HIKE Custer State Park Visitor Center, Custer. 5:30 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. 17 __________________________ UNITED WAY ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Custer Beacon, Custer. 4 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 30 & 31 __________________________ HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 31 __________________________ TERROR IN TRANSYLVANIA: A HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY Custer Beacon, Custer. 6 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. DEADWOOD 2 & 3 __________________________ OKTOBERFEST Downtown, Deadwood. All day. Deadwood.com. 8-10 __________________________ MYSTERY, MAYHEM & UNDERTAKERS: WITH AUTHORS ANN CHARLES AND SAM LUCKY Days of '76 Museum, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwoodhistory.com. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 __________________________ PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS Adams House, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwoodhistory.com .
BROOKINGS 3 __________________________ BROOKINGS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & RELAY Pioneer Park, Brookings. 7 a.m. Brookingsmarathon. com. THE FALL CLASSIC Downtown, Brookings. All day. Downtownbrookings. com. SCARECROW SHOOTOUT & KARTS/MOWERS University Plains Speedway, Brookings. 3 p.m. Visitbrookings.com. 8-10 _________________________ A NEW BRAIN Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, Brookings. Times vary. Sdstate.edu. 9, 10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 _________________________ FEAR ASYLUM HAUNTED HOUSE Fear Asylum, Brookings. Times vary. Fear-asylum. com. 11 _________________________ FALL FESTIVAL McCrory Gardens, Brookings. All day. Sdstate. edu. 17 __________________________ FREE COMMUNITY ART DAY The South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings. All day. Southdakotaartmuseum. com. 23 __________________________ SENSORY FRIENDLY PLAY – HALLOWEEN Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Brookings. 4 p.m. Prairieplay.org.
ABERDEEN 2 & 3 __________________________ WINTER NATIONALS Brown County Speedway, Aberdeen. 4 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 2, 3, 16, 24 __________________________ ABERDEEN WINGS Ode Ice Center, Aberdeen. Times vary. Aberdeenwings. com. 3 __________________________ HORROR FILM FEST Red Rooster Coffee House, Aberdeen. Redroostercoffeehouse. com. VIRGINIA L. LEWIS BOOK SIGNING Novel Ideas, Aberdeen. 10 a.m. Virginiallewisauthor. com. 3 & 24 _________________________ COMEDY SHOWCASE Hub City Station, Aberdeen. 8 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 6-9 __________________________ SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center, Aberdeen. All day. Sdmunicipalleague.org. 10 __________________________ HARVEST HOEDOWN Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse, Aberdeen. 5 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 14 __________________________ THE REZ OF THE STORY: UPDATES FROM INDIAN COUNTRY NSU Beulah Williams Library, Aberdeen. Noon. Northern. edu.
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13 __________________________ KANSAS Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. Deadwoodmountaingrand. com. 15-17 __________________________ DDEADWOOD TRAILS OF TALES SONGWRITER FESTIVAL The Nugget, Deadwood. Times vary. Facebook.com. 31 __________________________ TRUNK OR TREAT Days of ‘76 Event Complex, Deadwood. 4 p.m. Deadwood. com. KIDWEIRD Deadwood Gulch Convention Center, Deadwood. 5 p.m. Deadwood.com. HILL CITY 3 __________________________ 1880 TRAIN ROAD TRIP TO HOPE 1880 Train, Hill City. Noon. Blackhillsroadtripofhope.org. 4-10 __________________________ HILL CITY RESTAURANT WEEK Locations vary, Hill City. Times vary. Hillcitysd.com. 17 __________________________ TRUNK-OR-TREAT AND NERVOUS TURTLES The Prairie Dog Taproom, Hill City. 3 p.m. Theprairiedogsd. com. 24 __________________________ MASQUERADE MYSTERY PAIRING PARTY Tin City Saloon, Hill City. 7:30 p.m. Visithillcitysd.com.
24 __________________________ CHILDREN’S BOO BASH & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Hill City Center, Hill City. 9 a.m. Visithillcitysd.com . 30 __________________________ MERCHANT TRICK- OR-TREAT Main Street, Hill City. Visithillcitysd.com. HOT SPRINGS 17 __________________________ AG APPRECIATION BANQUET Red Rock River Resort, Hot Springs. 4:30 p.m. Hotspringscommunity calendar.com. 31 __________________________ MERCHANTS TRICK- OR-TREAT Locations vary, Hot Springs. 4 p.m. Business.hotsprings- sd.com. HURON 3 __________________________ HARVEST FEST SD State Fairgrounds, Huron. All day. Chamber.huronsd. com. 8-12 __________________________ GREAT SCARECROW FESTIVAL Campbell Park, Huron. Times vary. Chamber.huronsd.com. 8 & 9 __________________________ BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK Ravine Lake, Huron. Times vary. Hrmcfoundation.org. 8-11 __________________________ SODAK NATIONAL JUNIOR RODEO The DEX, Huron. Times vary. Sdrodeo.com.
18 __________________________ SALVATION ARMY FALL FASHION SHOW Salvation Army, Huron. 1:30 p.m. Salvationarmyusa.org. 23 & 24 __________________________ MURDER & MAYHEM Huron Public Library, Huron. 4 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 31 __________________________ WINDRIDERS ABATE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY Red Arrow Bar, Huron. 7 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. KEYSTONE 3, 17, 31 __________________________ LIVE MUSIC Sprockets, Keystone. 4 p.m. Visitkeystonesd.com. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31 __________________________ THE HAUNTING OF KEYSTONE Locations vary, Keystone. Times vary. Hauntingofkeystone.com. 10 __________________________ HALLOWEEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT, SKATING, & CHILI COOK-OFF Downtown, Keystone. 1 p.m. Visitkeystonesd.com. LEAD 8 __________________________ DEEP TALKS: KAPEMNI –TWISTING BETWEEN WORLDS WITH RACHEL BERG Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead. 5 p.m. Sanfordlab.org .
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10 __________________________ SUNNY SWEENEY Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 16-18, 23-25 __________________________ THE FULL MONTY Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 29 __________________________ POETRY ON THE ROAD Homestake Opera House, Lead. 6 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 31 __________________________ TRUNK-OR-TREAT AND DARK MATTER DAY Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead. 4:30 p.m. Sanfordlab.org. MITCHELL 2-4, 9-11 __________________________ THE BAD SEED Area Community Theatre, Mitchell. Times vary. Mitchellact.org. 2 & 3 __________________________ ON THE EXHALE : A ONE WOMAN SHOW Dakota Discovery Museum, Mitchell. 7:30 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 3 __________________________ PALACE CITY KIWANIS KIDS FUN RUN Corn Palace, Mitchell. 5 p.m. Cornpalace.com. 4 __________________________ PALACE CITY KIWANIS HALF MARATHON Corn Palace, Mitchell. 7:30 a.m. Cornpalace.com.
10 __________________________ TIGER FEST Corn Palace, Mitchell. 5 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 16 __________________________ PHEASANTS FOREVER BANQUET Corn Palace, Mitchell. 5 p.m. Cornpalace.com. 31 __________________________ HALLOWEEN DOWNTOWN TRICK- OR-TREAT Downtown, Mitchell. 2 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. PIERRE/FORT PIERRE 3 __________________________ WALKING HOME Pierre Players Community Theatre, Pierre. 7 p.m. Pierreplayers.com. 3, 4, 10, 11 __________________________ PICK-YOUR-OWN PUMPKIN PATCH HWY 1804 Pumpkin Patch, Pierre. Times vary. Facebook.com. 17 __________________________ BRAS FOR A CAUSE Larkspur Landing Event Center, Pierre. 6 p.m. Business.pierre.org. 24 __________________________ SPOOKTACULAR VENDOR EVENT Casey Tibbs SD Rodeo Center, Pierre. All day. Business.pierre.org. 28 __________________________ FRIGHTFULLY FUN SCIENCE South Dakota Discovery Center, Pierre. 1 p.m. Sd- discovery.org.
30 __________________________ HALLOWEEN TRICK- OR-TREATING Peaceful Pines, Pierre. 3 p.m. Business.pierre.org. 31 __________________________ TRUNK-OR-TREAT Grey Goose Store & Social Club, Pierre. 4 p.m. Business.pierre.org. RAPID CITY 1 __________________________ MONUMENTAL MEMORIES: CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL The Journey Museum, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Journeymuseum. org. 2 __________________________ THE MORAL DILEMMA COMEDY Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Thedahl.org. TRACY LAWRENCE The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Themonument. live. 2-4 __________________________ BLACK HILLS FILM FESTIVAL Journey Museum, Rapid City. Times vary. Rapidcityartscouncil.org. 8 __________________________ Main Street Square, Rapid City. 4 p.m. Visitrapidcity. com. 9-11 __________________________ HE SAPA WACIPI NA OSKATE: BLACK MAIN STREET SQUARE 15TH CELEBRATION HILLS POWWOW The Monument, Rapid City. Times vary. Blackhillspowwow.com.
10 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH FAN FEST The Monument Ice Arena, Rapid City. 12:30 p.m. Rapidcityrush.com. 11 __________________________ WOIHANBLAPI ‘DREAM CATCHERS’ ARTIST RECEPTION Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Thedahl.org. ROBERT PLANT WITH SAVING GRACE AND SUZI DIAN The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Themonument.live. 14 __________________________ BEHIND THE SCREAM: A LIVE CONVERSATION WITH DAVID ARQUETTE The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live. 15 __________________________ CHEF’S DINNER AUCTION Fork Real Community Café, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Forkrealcafe.org. 16 __________________________ SUGARLAND The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live. 17 __________________________ SAFE N SWEET FALL FESTIVAL Storybook Island, Rapid City. 11 a.m. Storybookisland.org. DANSE MACABRE The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Bhsymphony.org.
18 __________________________ DAKOTA CHORAL UNION'S 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC South Canyon Lutheran Church, Rapid City. 3 p.m. Dakotachoralunion.org. 23 __________________________ CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Rapid City. 8:45 p.m. Fever.com. 23-25 __________________________ RAPID CITY RUSH HOME OPENER The Monument Ice Arena, Rapid City. Times vary. Rapidcityrush.com. 24-26, 30, 31 __________________________ SWEENEY TODD Seraphim Theater, Rapid City. Times vary. Seraphimte. com. 24 __________________________ Center, Rapid City. Noon. Blackhillsraptorcenter.org. 27 __________________________ SWAN LAKE The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live. 30 __________________________ HOTEL OF HORRORS HALLOWEEN PARTY Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City. 9 p.m. Alexjohnson. com. 31 __________________________ DOWNTOWN TRICK- OR-TREAT Main Street Square, Rapid City. Noon. Visitrapidcity. com. OWL-OWEEN Black Hills Raptor
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10 __________________________ 25TH ANNIVERSARY NEWTON HILLS TRAIL RACES Newton Hills, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Runsiouxfalls. org. 13 __________________________ THE STUDIO YOU'RE BUILDING Startup Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Wiredesigncompany.com. 15 __________________________ BREWHAHA Monick Yards, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Reachliteracy.org. BEHIND THE SCREAM: A LIVE CONVERSATION WITH DAVID ARQUETTE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 15-18 __________________________ ZOOBOO Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Greatzoo. org. 18 __________________________ WORLD BALLET COMPANY: SWAN LAKE WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Worldballetcompany.com. 22-24 __________________________ CATS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 22-25 __________________________ WIZARD OF OZ Sioux Falls Orpheum, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com.
23 __________________________ TRAMPLED BY TURTLES Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 24 __________________________ SPOOKY SEAS Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Greatzoo.org . SPOOKY SCIENCE Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. All day. Washingtonpavilion.org. SD ROCK & ROLLERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CONCERT The District, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Sdrrma.com. ZACH BROWN BAND Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Dennysanfordpremier center.com. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SINGING SHADOWCAST Sioux Falls State Theatre, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Thepremiereplayhouse.com. 25 __________________________ DTSF TRICK-OR- TREAT Locations vary, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Dtsf.com. 30 __________________________ SARA MANSON'S Lucky's, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Collectiveeffortsunion.com. 30 & 31 __________________________ GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL Sioux Falls Orpheum, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. HALLOWEEN COMEDY AND CABARET
31 __________________________ HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. SPEARFISH 10 __________________________ Co., Spearfish. 11 a.m. Crowpeakbrewing.com. 14 __________________________ BELLMAN PRESENTATION The Mathews Opera House, Spearfish. Noon. Matthewsopera.com. 22-25 __________________________ PICKLE FEST Crow Peak Brewing THOSE CRAZY LADIES IN THE HOUSE ON THE CORNER The Mathews Opera House, Spearfish. Times vary. Matthewsopera.com. STURGIS 10 __________________________ STURGIS FALL FESTIVAL Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Sturgis. 2 p.m. Sturgisareachamber.com. VERMILLION 3 __________________________ DAKOTA DAYS Locations vary, Vermillion. All day. Usd.edu. 9 __________________________ NMM LIVE! | National Music Museum, Vermillion. Noon. Nmmusd. org.
SIOUX FALLS 3 __________________________ RAVISHING RHAPSODIES Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Sdsymphony.org. 3, 9, 12, 20, 23, 27 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS STAMPEDE Denny Sandford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Sfstampede.com. 3 __________________________ MIKE MAIMONE: GUESS WHAT? I LOVE YOU Prism Community Center, FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Holiday Inn City Centre, Sioux Falls. All day. Sdbookfest.org. 5 __________________________ PLAYS FOR A LIVING Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 9 & 10 __________________________ JUNKIN’ MARKET DAYS FALL EVENT Ramkota Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls. All day. Junkinmarketdays.com. 9-11 __________________________ WAITRESS Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. Washingtonpavilion.org. 10 __________________________ ADULT NIGHT - BOO AT THE ZOO Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Greatzoo.org. Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Mikemaimone.com.
WATERTOWN 9, 10, 17, 30, 31 __________________________ WATERTOWN SHAMROCKS Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, Watertown. Watertownshamrocks.com. 23 __________________________ DIRECT FROM SWEDEN: THE MUSIC OF ABBA The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7 p.m. Thegossoperahouse.com. 31 __________________________ PUMPKIN PALOOZA SDowntown, Watertown. 2 p.m. Dtnwtn.org. WORTHING 1-4, 8-11 __________________________ SIN, SEX & THE CIA Old Town Theatre, Worthing. Times vary. Oldetownetheatre.org . YANKTON 31 __________________________ HARVEST HALLOWEEN Mead Museum, Yankton. 2 p.m. Meadbuilding.org. STATEWIDE 12 __________________________ NATIVE AMERICAN DAY Statewide. All day. 27 __________________________ FREE ENTRANCE DAY IN THE NATIONAL PARKS Statewide. All day.
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The story of your breast health has you at the center. Regular mammograms can catch breast cancer early, at its most treatable stage. Most women should start annual screenings at age 40. If you’re under 40 years old but have a family history of breast cancer, talk to your primary care provider about when to start screening. Visit edith.sanfordhealth.org to learn more.
Meet Michelle The day before her annual mammogram, Michelle Buffalo Knuppe gave herself a quick self-exam and felt something unusual. The next day at her appointment, she was immediately rescheduled for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound, where providers discovered the lumps were cancer.
“After my surgery, he let me stay in the hospital an extra day,” she said. “There was no rushing. They just let me heal.” Now, Buffalo Knuppe has been cancer-free for two and a half years. She still takes an ongoing medication but can mostly reflect on cancer as part of her past.
Her first thought was, “Why me?”
Buffalo Knuppe is a healthy person. She eats well, runs daily, limits her alcohol consumption and has no family history of the disease. And while these factors can lower the risk of breast cancer, they don’t eliminate it. Quickly, she found herself in a whirlwind of information, appointments and procedures. Luckily, she had a care team ready to guide her through every step of treatment and recovery. “I loved having a nurse navigator,” she said. “I could message her with every little question.” Buffalo Knuppe’s surgeon, Jesse Dirksen, MD, also played a critical role in her care.
She’s back to daily runs with her yellow lab, Bella, and offers this advice to anyone facing a breast cancer diagnosis:
“ Trust your
feelings, trust your doctors and trust the process.”
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Our team includes: • Medical oncologists • Radiation oncologists • Surgical breast oncologists • Plastic surgeons • Researchers • Breast radiologists • Mammography technicians • Pathologists • Genetic counselors • Nurse navigators
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of a mascot as I could think of…so we’ve built a community around dogs in fun, quirky ways.”
“I’m proud to be a person who’s always creating and finding fun ways to express myself and share my uniqueness with the world…It’s fun and cathartic, and everyone should try it,” said Jon Oppold . The Sioux Falls entrepreneur has made a name for himself in the food and drink industry with Sunny’s Pizzeria , The Orion Pub , and Polar Bites (recently becoming the new owner last month). Not only is he passionate about creating gathering places for the community, but he’s equally as passionate about building strong, unique brands behind them. Oppold started his professional life in corporate marketing and communications and says he began feeling jaded and restless in that setting, itching for more. With a background as a designer, writer, and “creative jack-of-all-trades,” he wanted to step away and put his talents toward his own endeavors. “After over a decade of creating brands, ads, blogs, and campaigns, I wanted the opportunity to build a brand and create marketing that’s silly and fun and uniquely showcases my personality unencumbered by the analysis paralysis and prototypical corporate groupthink,” recalled Oppold. One July afternoon in 2019, he noticed a laundromat building for lease close by to Augustana University that he had his eye on, and swooped in and opened Sunny’s Pizzeria . Oppold’s vision for the Sunny’s brand has always been about “getting weird” in a quirky, approachable, family- friendly way and conveying it’s a neighborhood space. “I’m not Italian, and the food’s not supposed to be authentic or snooty—we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and I wanted it to be fun to interact with our brand,” he said. “I chose the dog, Sunny , as the mascot because I personally didn’t want to be the focus. A French Bulldog is about as friendly and approachable
The owner has used his design skills to make everything from custom pizza boxes to an array of stickers to a wall of customer dog photos with silly captions and much more. Two marketing moments Oppold has created that can be enjoyed by the community outdoors includes a mural of famous South Dakotans that has a new persona added each year, and witty sayings changing now and again on the Sunny’s marquee sign (i.e. "Our pizza slaps harder than Will Smith "). Oppold’s second project with co-owner Thomas Hentges , The Orion Pub , opened in 2023 and was given its own creative spin. Utilizing antiques and their vision, the pair curated their own retro neighborhood bar a la the 1970s in downtown Sioux Falls. “I intentionally created a brand that was made to feel unassuming and inclusive. At the time, downtown felt devoid of a working class bar that catered to a more mature audience,” said Oppold. “We were looking to be sort of a throwback bar that carries and promotes classic beer brands on tap ( Hamm’s , Coors Banquet , PBR , Old Style , Grain Belt ), so I gravitated to the idea of making our marketing look like dusty old beer ads you’d find in a magazine from the ‘70s and ‘80s.”
He reached out to his favorite local film photographer Cassia McLoone to help recreate the imagery.
“It’s been fun sort of going back in time to create a brand that is intended to be gritty, nostalgic, and a little rough around the edges,” he said.
Learn more about the marketing aficionado.
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“ART IS NOT VALUED THE WAY IT SHOULD BE IN OUR SOCIETY, AND HUMAN EXPRESSION IS SO IMPORTANT TO OUR LIVES AND THE WAY WE PERCEIVE THE WORLD AND INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER.”
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WHAT ARE ALL THE HATS YOU WEAR WITHIN YOUR BUSINESSES?
Outside of the boring minutia of licensing and bookkeeping and taxes and paperwork, I’m the in-house handyman at both businesses, but my passion is in everything marketing and branding. I’ve personally created every logo, every ad, every social post (outside of Instagram stories for the pub, which is Thomas’s specialty), every piece of merch, every in-house promotional sign, every coupon, everything that required professional design has been my work over the past seven years. I can’t think of another owner in my industry, at least locally, that can say that.
CAN YOU TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATION AND ART AS IT PERTAINS TO BUSINESS, PROMOTION, ENGAGEMENT, AND CONNECTION?
I think art and creation and the whole concept of human expression has never been more important than it is right now at this moment. Big tech is creating programs that cut out human expression, and I think where we’re heading with AI and the automation of art is so lame and uninteresting and, frankly, bad for humanity. When small businesses create brands that showcase their personality and stand out, it sets the expectation for what customers will encounter when they visit the establishment. I think it’s incredibly important to differentiate businesses and help local brands connect with local people. I’m a huge proponent of art and, although we host an art market in conjunction with Prints & Repeat each summer, I’d love to do more events with the art community.
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
One thing that’s been fun for me as a creative person who owns businesses in the food and beverage industry is the notion that every place the business interacts with a customer is a brand touchpoint, and every touchpoint— including the menus we create and the food we serve—is an opportunity to be intentional and create something unique…whether that means unique ingredients, a uniquely silly name, the way we display it on a menu, or how we photograph it for use in our marketing. Every touchpoint is a choice…a deliberate choice that requires attention to detail, and there’s artistry in that.
Creating is my favorite thing, bar none…and I love that I’ve created a space where I can be creative and showcase my personality in ways that are unencumbered by the thoughts and opinions of other people. Being able to try stuff, be weird, have fun, and be creative in an attempt to get attention for the business and seeing it actually work the way I intended has been so validating after over a decade of having my work sanitized by clients and superiors in the corporate world. I’ve been able to make things I’m truly proud of, and that’s been very rewarding.
DESCRIBE THE WAYS IN WHICH FOOD AND DRINK PREPARATION, COOKING, AND SERVING REQUIRE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
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Fall is one of the best ways to experience the Black HIlls, with visitors coming from all over the world to see the vibrant foliage and what each area has to offer. The historic town of Deadwood is not only filled with crisp weather, but is also packed with a lineup of festivals, live music, and Halloween celebrations. For those who want to be close to the Old West Main Street action, but in a more upscale, secluded way, there is The Lodge at Deadwood —an all-in- one gaming resort just up the beaten path at 100 Pine Crest Drive. From the casino to several in-house dining venues to casual and high-end room accommodations, the property has a variety of options for guests. “The Lodge at Deadwood is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Black Hills,” said director of sales Bobbi Hawks . “The décor blends the natural beauty of the landscape and the rich qualities of a first-class mountain resort.” Upon arrival, guests will automatically notice the panoramic views and modern lodge architecture.
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There are 185 hotel rooms to choose from for relaxation between exploring. Whether it’s with friends, family, couples, or for business, there are Classic Rooms , Suites , and an Executive Suite . The two-story Executive Suite gives a 300-degree view of The Hills via the oversized windows, expansive deck, or right by the fireplace. “We have 16 different room types that can accommodate a solo traveler to a large family,” said Hawks. “From deluxe king and double queen rooms to extra- large suites and king spa suites.”
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Whether patrons are staying or going, there is plenty to do on campus, including grabbing a bite or stopping for a drink at Oggie’s Sports Bar & Grill or Preacher Smith’s Taproom & Commons . Oggie’s offers breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and a late-night menu from 10 p.m. to midnight. Hawks says it’s not an ordinary sports bar, with menu items ranging from juicy burgers to hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood. Preacher Smith’s offers a unique blend of history, community, and hospitality. Inspired by the legendary preacher who brought hope to the Black Hills during the Gold Rush era, the bar is much more than a taproom—it’s a gathering place “where stories are shared, connections are made, and good times are had.”
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“This is our newest addition to The Lodge,” said Hawks. “Guests can enjoy a carefully-curated selection of spirits, craft beers, and crafted cocktails.” Open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, the taproom has fall specials like the Apple Orchard Sour , Autumn in New York , Pumpkin Espresso Martini , and S’mores Old Fashioned . Small bites are also available like the Baked Brie and Asiago Spinach & Artichoke Dip , and signature items like Baked Penne (pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon, bell pepper, vodka rosa sauce. Ricotta cheese, and penne pasta) and Ribeye (with 12-ounce skillet fingerling potatoes and bacon-wrapped asparagus).
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Experience Deadwood in full effect on the gaming floor with hundreds of slot machines and the largest table games in town. “We have a Las Vegas-style casino with over 260 state-of-the-art slots, table games, and the BetLodge Sportsbook with the area's largest video wall,” said Hawks. “Football season is very popular at the sportsbook.” Take a break and step outside to enjoy the autumn breeze and atmosphere with an outdoor sitting area surrounded by the fall colors. If they’re lucky, guests can see local animals, like Bighorn Sheep . Hawks suggests guests going on a five-minute drive to the Mount Roosevelt Trail and to hike to the historic Friendship Tower .
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“It’s an easy-to-moderate hike with a one-mile loop,” she said. “Then come back and sit out on the balcony to enjoy what nature has to offer.” Booking the Lodge Package comes with $25 in gaming credit and $25 in restaurant coupons, getting guests a jump-start into their trip. “The Lodge has something for everyone, like family vacations, bachelor or bachelorette parties, a romantic getaway, conventions, and so much more,” said Hawks. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DEADWOODLODGE.COM+
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South Dakota State University has reached a milestone in outreach and connection. The SDSU Metro Center is the institution’s first permanent building to open its doors in the heart of Sioux Falls—the state’s largest economic hub. This new center comes after Avera Health gifted the space to the SDSU Alumni & Foundation, which turned it into an education center for nursing, pharmacy, respiratory care, medical laboratory science and public health programs complete with simulation and clinical rooms, labs and regular classrooms. Not only will the Metro Center offer advanced health care education, but it will also offer admissions services through its full-time, boots-on-the- ground admissions team, strengthening connections with Sioux Falls schools, community members and leaders. By expanding access to higher education and creating new opportunities for engagement, the center advances SDSU’s mission to serve the state with heart, purpose and lasting impact. Transforming South Dakota’s Future from Sioux Falls
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This reflects SDSU’s broader efforts to reach South Dakotans across the state. As SDSU President Barry H. Dunn explains, “SDSU has a responsibility to its land-grant mission of providing the benefits of higher education to those who seek it, and the more we can connect with South Dakota, the more positively they view our academic excellence, research, workforce development and impact on communities.” Building relationships creates trust and lays the foundation for students, industries and leaders to shape a stronger future. When South Dakota students choose to earn their degree from SDSU, those connections can extend beyond graduation with more than 73% of them going on to live and work in our state, directly pouring into its economy. That is the greater impact of SDSU: preparing people to meet the needs of today while building the pipeline for the needs of tomorrow, ultimately helping build a Greater SDState.
Responding to workforce needs in the state As the largest medical hub in the state, Sioux Falls houses major corporate headquarters and large-scale regional facilities, supporting a massive portion of the state’s clinical and administrative medical employment. A dominant market like this needs a strong workforce. SDSU is answering the need. SDSU leads the Regental system in health care degrees and helps students prepare for and find job opportunities in this high-demand field. The SDSU Metro Center builds on the work already underway, however, the impact doesn’t stop there. SDSU supports workforces across a multitude of industries in Sioux Falls and greater South Dakota, including business, engineering, education, agriculture and more. SDSU is committed to integrating future leaders into these industries by preparing them to lead a life of impact: finding solutions across industries, advancing knowledge and transforming lives throughout the world. Impact starts with SDSU SDSU focuses on building connections first. This starts at the middle and high school levels, providing students with access to postsecondary education regardless of financial situation and offering exploration opportunities to help students envision their future on a college campus.
The development of the SDSU Metro Center is a proud achievement for the university. With this new location, SDSU will continue to foster engagement and transform generations of difference makers into advocates for advancing innovation across the state. Learn more about our impact today. sdstate.edu/greatersdstate
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It's finally sweater weather season, where the 80-degree heat has finally cooled down in South Dakota. Whether you're looking for a scare or wanting to frolick in a pumpkin patch or apple orchard, there's something happening all over the state. Bring on more carbs, hot drinks, and fall fun!
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Mazing Acres
In 2019, a trip to a Nebraska pumpkin patch sparked the idea to bring a similar experience to Yankton for Mazing Acres owners Molly and Scott Nedved . “We opened in the fall of 2020, and we were hoping to create a place where families and friends could come spend a fall day together, while making the best memories,” said Molly. With over 30 attractions, Molly says they try to add something new every year. The Goat Plex , a playground for the goats, and a themed playhouse area with an old schoolhouse and hardware store, are both new to the 2026 season. The five-acre corn maze, six-acre pumpkin patch, and flower field are accompanied by the popular 150-foot Mega Slide , corn pit, Mega Bounce pillow, and the paintball shooting gallery. Molly says there’s also a plethora of places for photo opps. “We see families from throughout South Dakota, as well as Nebraska and Iowa, and we love hearing that Mazing Acres has become part of their family’s fall tradition,” added Molly. “We want Mazing Acres to be a place where everyone—all ages—can spend a day together.” There are also plenty of interactive games and activities for families to participate in, like the Rolling Races , Tether Ball , Tug of War , Zip Lines , and more. “The best part of the year for us is opening the gates mid-September and finally watching people enjoy everything we’ve spent the year working on,” she said. From planting and caring for pumpkins and corn, maintaining and improving attractions, mowing, painting, building, decorating, and about 100 other things most guests never see, Molly says there’s months of preparation before opening day on September 19. “Once we’re open it takes a lot of people every weekend to keep everything running,” revealed Molly. “We couldn’t do it without our ‘mazing’ staff and the people in our community who help us along the way.” Periodically on the weekends, Mazing Acres hosts live music and face painting, as well as field trips and corporate parties during the week. Molly also heads Mazing Porches —a front porch decorating business that can customize outdoor entryways for autumn. By the time fall rolls around, there are thousands and thousands of pumpkins around the farm. “Our phrase is, “harvest the happy,” and that really sums up what we want Mazing Acres to be,” said Molly. “We hope we have created a place where people can enjoy time together while making the best memories. We hope they leave happier than when they came.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT MAZINGACRES.COM+
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Adele's Cat Pumpkin Patch Adele’s Cat Pumpkin Patch in Jefferson originated from siblings having a vision of turning an old farmstead into a local pumpkin patch for the community and surrounding area to enjoy.
“Our goal was to be family friendly at a low cost,” said co-owner Kathy Geary . “A place where you can come relish in the fall weather, let the kids enjoy themselves, and parents can relax as well.” Local lore says the land situated between the Big Sioux River and the Missouri River attracted early settlers in 1859, and what is now Jefferson was originally dubbed “Adele’s Cat.” The story goes that a pioneer family stopped in the area for the night, and the young girl— Adele —lost her cat. After much lamenting over the situation, they decided to stay indefinitely, and named the area after their beloved pet. Named after the popular tale, the attraction at 33031 482nd Avenue brings in people from all over, offering a wide range of family-friendly activities for all ages. The pumpkin patch is open Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. through November. “You can visit our farm animals, including goats, chickens, and of course, our friendly cats,” said Kathy. “Kids can ride the barrel train, play in the corn pit, zoom down our many slides, dig in the sand in our tire playground, shoot hoops in our basketball gravity wagon, and try out our slingshots.” Guests can pick their own pumpkins, build a scarecrow, or pump water with old-fashioned pitcher pumps. In true fall tradition, people can also be found exploring the corn maze. Each year the owners host a Pumpkin Drop , where they release one of their giant pumpkins from high in the air. “It’s a crowd favorite for both the young and the young-at-heart,” said Kathy. The event makes new additions to the pumpkin patch every year, usually in the form of a new activity. “This year we added the PVC slide and several pieces of playground equipment out in our shelter belt,” said Kathy. “It’s always exciting to brainstorm what we want to introduce for the following season.” Adele’s Cat Pumpkin Patch is a family affair, with Kathy and her husband Travis , and sister Erin Hammitt and her husband Nick operating it all together. They all handle prep work, starting with planting the pumpkins in the spring. “The guys take charge of building new additions and keeping everything maintained, while my sister and I plan for the next season, create photo opportunities, decorate the porches, and manage field trips and the snack shop,” said Kathy. Food like popcorn and hot dogs are available for purchase, as well as a plethora of beverages like hot chocolate, apple cider floats, specialty drinks, craft and domestic beer, and wine and wine slushies are available. The attraction collaborated with local brewery Jefferson Beer Supply this year, picking and roasting pumpkins in their pumpkin patch this fall to create Adele’s Patch Cat Ale . “It’s a lightly-spiced roasted pumpkin ale that can be found at our pumpkin patch or on tap at Jefferson Beer Supply,” said Kathy. “We love to support each other locally.” The family business also strives to keep costs down so every child has the opportunity to experience the fall fun. “As we continue to grow, our goal is to maintain the charm and warmth of a small family farm,” said Kathy. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ADELES CATPUMPKINPATCH.COM+
“GROWING NEW TYPES IS PART OF THE FUN, AND DECORATIVE PUMPKINS ARE ALWAYS A CROWD FAVORITE. PERSONALLY, I HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR THE
WARTY ONES.” Kathy Geary
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