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4 to do in July Due to cancellation 1 JULY 1-30 Crazy Horse Memorial • Crazy Horse times Vary With an array of artful performances and creation happening, the memorial is always bustling with activity and a dedication to protecting cultures, traditions, and possibilities, please check event websites & social posts before attending. Things Artist in Residence EVENTS

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Days of '76

Days of '76 events Complex • Deadwood • Times Vary

Coined as one of the best outdoor rodeos, Deadwood’s Days of ‘76 is an award-winning event with a parade to celebrate and tie it all together. MORE INFO: DAYSOF76.COM.

living heritage of North American Indians. MORE INFO: CRAZYHORSEMEMORIAL.ORG.

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central park • aberdeen • times vary With three days of music and fun, the Lizzy Hofer Band will be the headliner for Friday and Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute Band ) will be the headliner for Saturday. Sunday will have a Non Denominational Praise and Worship Service . What is the Pauer of Music all about? Find out for yourself! MORE INFO: PAUERSOUNDLLC.COM. Pauer of Music Festival

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Vermillion’s summer music series starts, and the second band of the season will be Wild Card , a five person classic rock and country band. Food from Karli's Kitchen, CeeCee's, Fayuca, Nutrition Den, Hy-Vee , and craft beer from XIX Brewing Company will all be available. MORE INFO: CHAMBER.LIVEVERMILLION.COM. Rantingen Platz • Vermillion • 5:30 p.m. Thursday on the Platz

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JULY 11-12 // TIMES VARY Great Bear ski Valley • Sioux falls Lallycooler Music Festival brings big artists and music lovers of all kinds together for an unforgettable experience in the scenic setting of Great Bear Ski Valley . Enjoy artists like Sam Hunt (headliner) and Redferrin Friday, and see Pitbull (headliner) and TLC Saturday. For more information, visit lallycooler.com. Lallycooler Music Festival

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Sioux Falls Stage Awards The sixth annual Sioux Falls Stage Awards will take place in downtown Sioux Falls on July 17 at the Washington Pavilion’s Belbas Theater , hosted by local entertainers Etta McKinley and Sara Manson and featuring performances by the Move to Heal Dance

Collective . Fondly referred to as the " Sioux Falls Tonys ," the Stage Awards celebrate the amazing work being done by companies in the Sioux Falls region and local performers in our communities’ theatre, dance, comedy, and entertainment arenas. For more information, visit siouxfallsstage.org/awards.

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4 & 5 __________________________ OLD TIME COUNTRY FAIR Courthouse Museum, Custer. 10 a.m. Custersd. com. 17 __________________________ OBJECT HEAVY Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com . 18 __________________________ HOT CITY SOUL Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. 18-20 __________________________ GOLD DISCOVERY DAYS Throughout Custer. Times vary. Custersd.com. 20-31 __________________________ WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Black Hills Playhouse, Custer. Times vary. Blackhillsplayhouse.com. DEADWOOD 1, 8, 15, 29 __________________________ HANDS-ON HISTORY Adams House, Deadwood. Noon. Deadwoodhistory. com . 2 __________________________ FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – ZEONA ROAD Outlaw Square, Deadwood. 6:30 p.m. Outlawsquare. com. 4 & 5 __________________________ FREEDOM WEEKEND CELEBRATION Downtown, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com.

6-11 __________________________ DEADWOOD 3-WHEELER RALLY Days of ‘76 Event Complex, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com. 10 ________________________ MARTINIS AND MULES The SpringHill Suites Bar, Deadwood. 3 p.m. Deadwood.com. 11 ________________________ HISTORY ON THE LAW: THE GOLD RUSH Adams House, Deadwood. Noon. Deadwoodhistory. com. 11-13 __________________________ DEADWOOD BLUES FESTIVAL City wide, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com. 20-26 _________________________ DAYS OF ‘76 Days of 76 Events Complex, Deadwood. Times vary. Deadwood.com. FLANDREAU 4 __________________________ FIREWORKS AT SUNSET Royalrivercasino.com. HARTFORD 31 Royal River Casino, Flandreau. 10 p.m. __________________________ FARMERS MARKET Downtown, Hartford. 5 p.m. Hartfordsdfarmersmarket. com.

BRANDON 26-29 __________________________ HUSET’S SPEEDWAY EVENTS Huset’s Speedway, __________________________ FREE FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY The Double D Saloon, Brandon. 8 p.m. Facebook. com. BOX ELDER 10 __________________________ CHEF’S BOUNTY: FIRE AND SPICE The Box, Box Elder. 6 p.m. Thebox.live. 25-27 __________________________ BEAT THE HEAT PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT The Box, Box Elder. Times vary. Thebox.live. BROOKINGS 4 __________________________ Brandon. Times vary. Husetsspeedway.com. 18 UNCLE SAM JAM Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings. 6 p.m. Visitbrookingssd.com 12 & 13 __________________________ BROOKINGS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL 6th Street and First Avenue, Brookings. 10 a.m. Bsaf.com. 23 __________________________ VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, Brookings. 9 a.m. Visitbrookingssd.com.

CRAZY HORSE 1-30 __________________________ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. 1-31 __________________________ DAILY CULTURAL PERFORMANCES Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. 3 & 4 __________________________ INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. 11 & 25 __________________________ MAHKOCHE KIN Crazy Horse Memorial, Crazy Horse. Times vary. Crazyhorsememorial.org. CUSTER 8-22 __________________________ LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Black Hills Playhouse, Custer. Times vary. Blackhillsplayhouse.com. 3 & 4 __________________________ CUSTER’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Downtown, Custer. Times vary. Custersd.com. 4 __________________________ BRANDON SPRAGUE BLUES BAND Custer Beacon, Custer. 7 p.m. Custerbeacon.com. Custer. 10 a.m. Custersd. com.

ABERDEEN 3-5 __________________________ MINA LAKE FREEDOM FESTIVAL Mina Lake, Aberdeen. Times vary. Visitaberdeensd.com. 9 __________________________ MELGAARD PARK FUN RUN Melgaard Park, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 11 __________________________ FUNKY AL & THE GATORS CONCERT Public Library, Aberdeen. 6:30 p.m. Visitaberdeensd. com. 17 __________________________ KUHNERT ARBORETUM CONCERT SERIES Kuhnert Arboretum, Aberdeen. 7 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 24-26 __________________________ SUMMER DOWNTOWN DAYS Various Businesses, Aberdeen. All day. Aberdeendowntown.org. 25-27 __________________________ PAUER OF MUSIC FESTIVAL Central Park, Aberdeen. All day. Visitaberdeensd.com. 25 __________________________ ADVENTURES IN MAGIC WITH JEFF QUINN Public Library, Aberdeen. 6 p.m. Visitaberdeensd.com. 26 __________________________ COLUMBIA FEST CAR SHOW Lavin Ave, Aberdeen. All day. Visitaberdeensd.com.

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8 __________________________ 15TH ANNUAL CRUISE NIGHT CAR SHOW Faith Alive Community Church, Huron. 6:30 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com.. 12 __________________________ PARTY IN THE PARK Memorial Park, Huron. 1 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. RED BLACK BIKE RUN Hurst’s Corner, Huron. 1 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 15-19 __________________________ SUMMER CRAZY DAYS City Wide, Huron. Chamber. huronsd.com. KEYSTONE 26 __________________________ KEYSTONE ART IN THE PARK Keystone Community Center, Keystone. 10 a.m. LEAD 6 __________________________ JOE KELLY IN CONCERT Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 12 __________________________ NEUTRINO DAY Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead. 9 a.m. Neutrinoday.com. ARTS & ANTIQUES ROW: SECOND SATURDAYS IN LEAD Main St., Lead. 10 a.m. Business.leadmethere.org.

19 __________________________ THE NORTHERN HILLS COMMUNITY BAND Homestake Opera House, Lead. 7 p.m. Homestakeoperahouse.org. 28 __________________________ ASK A SCIENTIST WITH MARKUS HORN Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead. 11 a.m. Sanfordlab.org. MITCHELL 4 __________________________ MARK HOHN GOD BLESS THE AMERICAN FARMER 5K Resurrection Lutheran Church, Mitchell. 8 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 9-13 __________________________ SOUTH DAKOTA ATA STATE TRAP SHOOT TOURNAMENT Mitchell Gun Club, Mitchell. Times vary. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 12 __________________________ CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE VILLAGE Mitchell Prehistoric Indigenous Archaeological Site, Mitchell. 9 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. CELEBRATION OF EARLY SD PHOTOGRAPHER, O.S. LEELAND Carnegie Resource Center, Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com.

HILL CITY 4-7 __________________________ STAR-SPANGLED INDEPENDENCE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Downtown, Hill City. Times vary. Visithillcitysd.com. 25 __________________________ TWO TRACKS, MOONCATS Prairie Dog Taproom, Hill City. 7 p.m. Visithillcitysd. com. HOT SPRINGS 3-4 __________________________ 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Centennial Park, Hot Springs. Hotsprings-sd.com. 27 __________________________ FALL RIVER FREEDOM RIDE POKER RUN SD State Veterans Home, Hot Springs. Hotsprings communitycalendar.com. HURON 3 __________________________ DUSTING OFF DAKOTA - GRAND CELEBRATION Campbell Park, Huron. 4:30 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. SHOW N SHINE BIKE SHOW Post office, Huron. 5:30 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com. 4 __________________________ HURON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Ravine Lake, Lake Byron, Huron. 10 p.m. Chamber.huronsd.com.

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19 __________________________ CORN PALACE STAMPEDE RODEO 2ND RODEO PERFORMANCE Stampede Park, Mitchell. 8 p.m. Mitchellmainstreet. com. 26 __________________________ ARTS IN THE PARK 2025 Hitchcock Park, Mitchell. 9:15 a.m. Mitchellmainstreet.com. 31 __________________________ PRE-STURGIS PARTY Corn Palace, Mitchell. 5:30 p.m. Cornpalace.com. PIERRE/FORT PIERRE 3 & 4 __________________________ FOURTH OF JULY RODEO Stanley County Fairgrounds, Pierre. 7 p.m. Business.pierre. org. 4 __________________________ OAHE ZAP BASEBALL GAME 2025 Hyde Stadium, Pierre. 6:05 p.m. Oahezap.com. 4-6, 13, 10, 27 __________________________ SUMMER OF MUSIC American Legion Post 8, Pierre. 5:30 p.m. Business. pierre.org. 10 __________________________ WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE SD CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER? Rawlins Municipal Library, Pierre. 6:30 p.m. Business. pierre.org.

12 __________________________ OAHE WHEELMAN FORT PIERRE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS BICYCLING TOUR Expo Center, Fort Pierre. All day. Fortpierre.com. PRIDE GOES PUNK: PIERRE AREA PRIDE Drifters Bar & Grille, Pierre. 1 p.m. Facebook.com. 18 __________________________ CHILDREN MATTER FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT Hillsview Golf Course, Pierre. Noon. Oahezap.com. 26 __________________________ B.A.C.A. OAHE CHAPTER BIKE RUN Chateau, Fort Pierre. 10:30 a.m. Fortpierre.com. RAPID CITY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 __________________________ LIVE ON THE LAWN Main St., Rapid City. 6 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. CONCERT IN THE PARK Memorial Park, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com. 11 __________________________ EPA OPEN MIC The Dahl, Rapid City. 6 p.m. Rapidcityartscouncil.org. 11 & 12 __________________________ DARIN FRENCH Tinder Box, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Rapidcitytinderbox. com. 12 __________________________ MOTLEY 2 RETURNS The Park, Rapid City. 8 p.m. Visitrapidcity.com.

14 __________________________ MOVIES ON MAIN Main Street Square, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Visitrapidcity. com. RAPID CITY COYOTE OPEN Golf Club at Red Rock, Rapid City . Usdalumni.com. 18 __________________________ TRAMPLED BY TURTLES WITH SPECIAL GUESTS The Monument, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. Themonument.live. 18 & 19 __________________________ CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE BLACK HILLS The Journey Museum, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Cmfbh.org. 19 __________________________ RAD CITY: 80S & 90S CAR SHOW Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall, Rapid City. Radcitysd.com. 23 __________________________ WYNONNA JUDD The Monument, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Themonument.live. 25 __________________________ LIVE MUSIC WITH OUTLAW BODHI LINDE Firehouse Brewing Co, Rapid City. 5 p.m. Visitrapidcity. com. 26 & 27 __________________________ 42ND ANNUAL GEM & MINERAL SHOW Central States Fair & Rodeo, Rapid City. 9 a.m. Wdgms. org. AMERICAN AQUARIUM

4 __________________________ FREE FIRST FRIDAY Washington Pavillion, Sioux Falls. All day. Washingtonpavilion.org. FIRST FRIDAY FEATURED ARTISTS Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Serendipitystudiosd.com. ANDREA ROSS AND HER ORCHESTRA Levitt Shell, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls.org. 5 __________________________ THE ATRIUM MAKERS MARKET Shriver Square, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Serendipitystudiosd. com. 6 & 13 __________________________ GOOD EARTH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - JANICE GILBERT // TOO DRUNK TO FISH Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, Sioux Falls. 4 p.m. Gfp.sd.gov. 10 __________________________ CHRISTONE "KINGFISH" INGRAM & SAMANTHA FISH DaDa Gastropub, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Iconsiouxfalls.com . 11 & 12 __________________________ LALLYCOOLER MUSIC FESTIVAL Great Bear, Sioux Falls. All day. Lallycooler.com. BRULÉ Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls. org.

SIOUX FALLS 1-3 __________________________ AMERICAN JUMP ROPE FEDERATION 2025 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Elmen Center, Sioux Falls. All day. Amjrf.com . 1-12 __________________________ JEANNIE BLACKMAN Rose and Eugene Presents, Sioux Falls. All day. Roseandeugenepresents. com. 1-6 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS CANARIES The Birdcage, Sioux Falls. 4:05 Sfcanaries.com. 1, 8, 16, 23, 30 __________________________ BEYOND NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD TRUCK DAYS Better Homes and Gardens HOW I SEE IT - ARTWORKS BY Real Estate Beyond, Sioux Falls. 11:30 a.m. bhgrebeyond.com. 2 __________________________ BINGO & PIZZA The Good Earth Farm, Sioux Falls. 5 p.m. Thegoodearth. us. 4 __________________________ INDEPENDENCE 4-MILE 605 Running Company, Sioux Falls. 9 a.m . Shop.run605. com. SIOUX FALLS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Siouxfalls.gov.

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Spearfish: Your Base for Outdoor Adventure

13 __________________________ HONEY BEE FESTIVAL Laurel Ridge Event Venue, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. Experiencesiouxfalls.com. 15-17 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS CANARIES The Birdcage, Sioux Falls. 6:35 p.m. Sfcanaries.com. 16 __________________________ SCOOPS & SNAKES Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 10 a.m. Greatzoo.org . 17 __________________________ NORDIC BUTIKK & CULTURAL FAIR Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls. All day. Daughtersofnorway.org. SILVERSUN PICKUPS The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com. 18 __________________________ TIKI NIGHT AT THE ZOO Great Plains Zoo, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. Greatzoo.org. 18-19 __________________________ SPOTLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY: LEGALLY BLONDE Orpheum Theater Center, Rapid City. Times vary. Siouxfallsorpheum.com. 22 __________________________ BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 20 __________________________ HINDER The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Thedistrictsf.com.

27 __________________________ THE GRAND FINALE Washington Pavillion, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. Washingtonpavilion.org. 28 __________________________ FALLS ART MARKET N. Metli Place, Sioux Falls. 8:30 a.m. Bronzeageartcasting.com. 30 __________________________ SIOUX FALLS USD ALUMNI SOCIAL Canopy by Hilton, Sioux Falls. 5:30 p.m. Usdalumni. com. 31 __________________________ ARCANA KINGS Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Levittsiouxfalls. org. SPEARFISH 1 __________________________ CLASSICS AT THE MATTHEWS: FROM VIENNA, WITH LOVE Mathers Opera House, Spearfish. 7 p.m. Matthewsopera.com. 4 __________________________ 4TH OF JULY PARADE Downtown, Spearfish. Noon. Visitspearfish.com. 5 __________________________ FIREWORKS NIGHT SPEARFISH SASQUATCH Black Hills Energy Complex, Spearfish. Times vary. Spearfishsasquatch.com. 12 __________________________ SPEARFISH CANYON HALF MARATHON City Park, Spearfish. 7 a.m. Spearfishcanyonhalf marathon5k.itsyourrace. com.

18-21 __________________________ FESTIVAL IN THE PARK City Park, Spearfish. Times vary. Matthewsopera.com . STURGIS 17-20 __________________________ GET ON! ADV FESTIVAL Buffalo Chip Campground, Sturgis. Buffalochip.com. VERMILLION 5 __________________________ NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM’S DISCOVERY SATURDAY National Music Museum, Vermillion. 10:30 a.m. Nmmusd.org. 10, 17, 24, 31 __________________________ THURSDAY ON THE PLATZ Ratingen Platz, Vermillion. 5:30 p.m. Chamber. livevermillion.com. YANKTON 4, 10, 17, 24, 31 __________________________ MUSIC AT THE MERIDIAN Riverside Park, Yankton. 6:30 p.m. Business. visityanktonsd.com. 11 __________________________ FEED YOUR MIND Mead Museum, Yankton. 1 p.m. Meadbuilding.org. STATEWIDE 18 & 19 __________________________ BADLANDS ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL Ben Reifel Visitor Center, Interior. Nps.gov.

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A COMMUNITY CANVAS MURALS IN VERMILLION “Art has so much more power on people than we think,” said Mural On The Wall (Mural OTW) co-lead Ihaŋkṫoŋwaŋ painter Reyna Hernandez .

Mural making isn’t a solo process—it’s communal and resides in the very streets on the walls of the community, Hernandez adds.

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"ART IS INNATELY A PART OF WHO WE ARE. "

Mural OTW, an organization that evolved from Vermillion Community Mural Project (VCMP) , a subsidiary of the Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA), helps lead, facilitate, and curate the community-based process of creating murals, not just in Vermillion, but any community in need of public art. “Diversity is such a huge thing in Vermillion with ( University of South Dakota ), and the townies really embrace diversity and diverse stories,” said Hernandez. “That's what public art and mural making can do for a place, especially if you're consulting with people who are living there, which is what our process does.”

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Mural OTW and the VCA are organizations the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) aims to uplift, communications and tourism manager Miles Amende says. “The VCDC’s mission is connecting businesses growing in the Vermilion area and being a leader in Vermilion in terms of development, and so when it comes to the arts in the community, the mission is sort of twofold,” said Amende. The intersection between the arts, a thriving culture, and a community’s economic development cannot be ignored, and are an intrinsic part of improving quality of life, he added. “Vermilion has been very open to the idea of community-based public mural making and has embraced that process,” said co-lead artist of Mural OTW Amber Hansen . “People have shown up to help imagine the murals, offering stories and ideas, and they’ve also shown up to help raise funds and paint.”

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BARE WALLS IN YOUR TOWN? Fear not! Contact muralotw@gmail.com to have Reyna Hernandez and Amber Hansen help lead the mural’s communal creative process and bring your walls to life.

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“This community has been really open and welcoming, and it's one of our favorite places to paint,” continued Hansen. The mural-making process allows for community members to connect with the artists, the art they create, and the stories originating from home. “People see every moment of the process,” said Hernandez. “That's really important for artists because people can then see and value our work in a way that's more visible and speaks to what our experience is.” The first VCMP 2017 mural titled Painting the Town , painted on the side of the Coyote Twin Theater in Vermillion’s Pocket Park , features the “ Verm Cat ” love story, The Vortex , and other movie posters serving as visual representations speaking to the stories and values of the area.

“The more public art there is, there’s more awareness of the importance of community stories that weave the fabric of community together. We should be supporting artists, and we shouldn't be suppressing creativity or expression, and that's what's happening right now.”

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The two connecting murals wrapping the northeast corner of the Coyote Twin were created by Hernendez, Inkpa Mani , and Elizabeth Skye . Wanáȟča (Blossom) braids her hair as the river flows into Eúŋkičhetupi , a Lakota word meaning “we are restored” or “we come back to life,” completed in 2020. The It Gets Better Project: Vermillion Pride mural, completed in 2023 with the help of the Vermillion High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) , graces the western side of the Café Brulé with heavenly depictions of protection, love, and the intrinsic connection between the LGBTQ and indigenous community. Spirit to Work Upon , on the west-facing side of Wynie Mae's AVEDA Salon & Spa , depicts Zitkála-Šá , political activist, writer, and musician, alongside the natural landscape of South Dakota. "People will step into the process inspired by the community-based aspect of it and go on to do other things, like working for city government, leading marches, or participating in other

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The VCDC’s office is above the USD Charlie’s Store . The western side of the building hosts the Missouri Weave mural, originally painted by Dick Termes in 1978, which has been a staple piece centering the life-giving river since. Along with visiting the murals, the Sculpture Walk , hosted by the VCA, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, Oktoberfest , and Thursday’s on the Platz are artful events to attend, Amende says. “Vermilion is a community of artists,” said Amende. “People who aren't artists, importantly, describe themselves as interested in the arts or as arts advocates.” The Fools 48 annual film contest event adds to the artistic landscape of the area, one he himself participated in, Amende says. “Anybody can have an impact on the place where they live, in whatever way they imagine themselves contributing,” said Hansen. “The murals impact the visual environment, but it's also a reminder that you live here and your voice matters.”

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Two local artist powerhouses have come together to open Norse Art Space this past year in Sioux falls. Joe Schaeffer and Cody Henrichs met around six years ago at the University of South Dakota during Schaeffer’s time at graduate school. “I first met Cody during graduate school, shortly after he had accepted the role of head curator at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center ,” recalled Schaeffer. “Our paths crossed during a university studio visit, and that initial conversation evolved into a deeper creative connection.”

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Henrichs, who has been a working artist for over 20 years, has exhibited his work in cities such as New York, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Portland, Chicago, and Providence, as well as throughout Minnesota and South Dakota. At the Pavilion, Henrichs curated over 150 exhibitions, including working directly with some of Schaeffer’s exhibitions. Over time, Schaeffer says he and Henrich’s professional relationship deepened into a “grounded mutual respect for each other’s practices and perspectives.” “Eventually, Cody joined me at the University of Sioux Falls as a colleague, teaching sculpture and art history in the art department,” said Schaeffer. “Working alongside him in both academic and curatorial contexts, I saw firsthand the thoughtfulness and rigor he brings to every aspect of his work.” Building entrepreneur Paul Gourley had space available at 100 W 39th Street, and reached out to Schaeffer directly with an idea. Henrich recalls Gourley having a strong vision for the space to have an arts-focused purpose, and says his enthusiasm helped push this project from dream to reality. “Paul has been absolutely instrumental. Without his encouragement, insight, and support, Norse would still be just a concept,” said Henrichs. “His belief in the power of contemporary art to transform a space—and a community—has been essential.” Schaeffer says along with Gourley’s passion, it was the architecture and “bones” that drew them in with clean lines, industrial textures, and warmer lighting. “We wanted the gallery environment to feel open, modern, and quietly intentional, creating a tone that resonates with both contemporary art and design sensibilities,” said Schaeffer. He continued, “The visual language we’ve developed blends those worlds: it’s rooted in clarity and structure, but always leaves room for experimentation and nuance. That’s reflective not only of our own practices, but also of the work we aim to show.”

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The gallery was dubbed Norse Art Space, named after the original home of the resident, Norse Printing Press . “The name Norse honors that history, while giving it new life,” said Henrichs. “We see Norse as both a continuation and a transformation; it holds the memory of what came before, while making room for something entirely new.” The mission-driven platform was created to challenge, celebrate, and build a “new center of gravity” for contemporary art in the region. A goal for the duo is to make a space that can compete with larger cities. “Joe and I wanted to create a professional, polished exhibition space—something that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with New York galleries in terms of curatorial standards and presentation,” said Henrichs. “We’re seeking work that is cutting-edge, conceptually strong, and relevant work that matters.”

“ One standout moment was a visitor telling us , ‘ I didn ’ t know something like this could exist here .’ That affirmed our vision .” -Cody Henrichs

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While the co-owners are opening a newer space for artist spotlights, they do acknowledge other galleries making a local impact, like IPSO Gallery, Rose & Eugene Presents , and others are creating “much-needed” opportunities. Henrichs says overall the area is still 25–30 years behind Minneapolis– Saint Paul and even further behind cities like New York. “The scene here is eclectic, with very different types of artists grouped together due to a lack of dedicated venues,” said Henrichs. “There’s also a kind of ‘arts monopoly,’ where a few spaces dominate and opportunities are scarce. That said, we see this as fertile ground—a kind of Wild West for contemporary art. There’s room to build something meaningful and lasting.” Imprint is the current exhibition that runs through July dedicated to Cory Knedler , who recently stepped down as chair of the art department at the USD after more than 25 years. "Cory has played a foundational role in shaping both the department and the broader South Dakota art community through his teaching, mentorship, and creative leadership,” said Schaeffer. The exhibition title, Imprint , references Knedler’s background in printmaking, and also is a nod to his impact on the regional arts landscape. “ The timing felt right , not because everything was perfectly aligned , but because we trusted in each other ’ s values and were ready to invest in building something new for artists , collectors , and the region .” -Joe Schaeffer

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“ This is a community effort , and we ’ re honored to be part of it . We invite everyone — artists , creatives , skeptics , and the curious — to come experience it for themselves .” -Cody Henrichs

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“We’ve had creative teams and office groups come through for tours, especially from industries that thrive on visual innovation,” said Henrichs. “It’s an intimate and immersive experience.” In addition to hosting exhibitions, Norse Art Space also offers art advisory services for individuals and organizations. Whether artists are interested in beginning a personal collection, need guidance on curating artwork for your home, or want to explore how art can enhance a corporate space or brand environment, Schaeffer says they’re here to help. “We’re invested not only in showing great work, but in helping art find meaningful places to live beyond our walls,” he said. As for the future of Norse Art Space, Henrichs says they envision the gallery giving opportunities artists see nationwide. “Joe and I see Norse as a catalyst for a thriving economic and cultural arts ecosystem in Sioux Falls and the surrounding region,” said Henrichs. “We want to see Midwestern artists—especially those in rural areas—gain the same access to collectors, critics, and opportunities as their coastal peers. Norse is just the beginning.”

“The exhibition is both a celebration and a thank you—honoring the influence he’s had on generations of artists, colleagues, and students,” said Schaeffer. The show features work by current USD faculty, as well as alumni whose practices have been shaped by Knedler’s presence over the years. A wide range of media is displayed, like painting, design, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital projection. Coming up next is a collaborative showcase between Schaeffer and Henrichs, focusing on the intersection of light and function in contemporary art. “The exhibition explores how aesthetics and utility can be fused in a gallery setting,” said Henrichs. “It highlights works that straddle the line between sculpture, installation, and design—functional objects infused with artistic intent.” Dates and more details will be released on their website and social media soon. If someone wants to visit Norse Art Space, appointments can be made. The pair offer private walk-throughs and can be as hands-off or hands-on as the guest prefers.

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"I have always liked small family- owned businesses that have a personal approach large chain hotels don't have,” said Starla Pressley of Deadwood's Cedar Wood Inn . Pressley started as a general manager of the Inn, owned by a family friend starting in 2021, and then became co-owners of the motel in April of 2024 with her husband and friend. It’s a family-owned business, with the oldest daughter as the office manager, Pressley’s husband as the maintenance personnel (and mingling with guests), her son mowing the lawn, and the youngest daughter helping cleaning rooms or watching the desk.

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Cedar Inn, family-owned business, with the oldest daughter as the office manager, Pressley’s husband as the maintenance personnel (and mingling with guests), her son mowing the lawn, and the youngest daughter helping cleaning rooms or watching the desk. “A lot of love goes into our Inn, and I hope it shows,” said Pressley. Six blocks from downtown Deadwood on Charles Street, the city trolley gives easy access to everything the town offers, or it can be a quick walk. The motel has 24 rooms and a custom-made cedar sign in the courtyard designed by Gordy Mack . Since purchasing the Inn, Pressley has given her own spin to the entrance.

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“Our special touches are the flowers I hand-pick over a few weeks every year,” she said. “I try to find variety, and we change the style annually. We plant mint, basil, lavender, and a variety of different flowers from local greenhouses and flower shops.” Pressley says the rooms “are small, but mighty.” Some have been updated with new light fixtures, comforters, and décor, and some still have hand-painted porcelain light fixtures. “We are slowly modernizing, while keeping the rustic charm people have come to love and expect from Cedar Wood,” she said. Guests often gather in the courtyard at a bonfire or at the upstairs covered patio. Next to the Inn is a playground and tennis court.

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Now, Loghan doesn’t just walk. She dances in the Miracle Network Dance Marathon, jumps around trampoline parks and wanders through her neighborhood hunting for ant hills. Graduating from physical therapy was a major milestone, but Loghan’s experience with Sanford Children’s isn’t over. She still attends weekly occupational and speech therapy at Sanford Pediatric Therapy Services. There, her connections with her therapists, Annika Overgaard, OTD, and Ellison Fedders, SLP, make the hard work seem like fun. During her appointments, Loghan works on language skills and life skills, like zipping up her coat. Right now, Loghan uses a mixture of her voice and sign language to communicate. “She loves them,” says Breanna. “She sees Ellie and Annika back- to-back. And then she crashes.”

Breanna has big dreams for Loghan, and they are working hard as a family to help them all come true. “Every time she meets a goal in one of her therapies, we do something fun to celebrate,” says Breanna. “And then we start working toward something new.”

When Breanna Morgan’s daughter, Loghan, was 4 months old, she needed surgery to address a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It’s a serious condition that, if left untreated, can cause crowding in the chest cavity and underdeveloped lungs. During a follow up appointment, Loghan’s gastrointestinal doctor pointed out a few signs of a genetic disorder and recommended genetic testing. “We hadn’t even thought about that,” says Breanna. Testing at Sanford Imagenetics revealed that Loghan had RERE syndrome, and she was one of just 30 people worldwide to be diagnosed with the condition.

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“At those early follow-up appointments, we were told she was growing and doing well,” says Mindy. “So her diagnosis felt like a shock.”

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