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CONTRIBUTORS
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR...
Lillian Palmer Writer Lillian is a musician, rocker, otaku, fashion enthusiast and lover of all things nerdy. This University of Wyoming graduate is new to South Dakota and was a lifestyles reporter at a Wyoming newspaper before moving to the Sioux Falls area.
Kinsey gustafson writer
Image by Bonny Fleming.
Kinsey graduated from SDSU with her degree in journalism. She spends her time in the Black Hills drinking coffee, watching too much Netflix, and writing for 605 Magazine.
Jordan Smith writer
I might be a grown-up with a real job, but I take summer break very seriously. This is the month when I try to get in a first camping trip, buy my state park pass, and dig my fingers into the soil to begin my annual (pitiful) attempt at gardening. In this issue, we’re celebrating our return to South Dakota’s outdoor spaces in a number of ways. Our fashion spread was shot on location at one of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area’s cozy waterfront cabins. Like many of our state parks, it feels like a world apart, despite its proximity to the city. We also show you how to make adorable tin can lanterns, waterproof fire starters, the perfect picnic sandwich, and profile eateries with wonderful patios. In our cover story, we look into equine therapy – an increasingly popular practice that proves to us what many South Dakotans already know: animals have all the answers. During our “demo session” at Piedmont’s Eagles Ride Equine Center, publisher Alana Snyder and I learned firsthand how intuitive horses can be, and how they can help all of us become better communicators and teammates (we also met an adorable – and very photogenic – miniature donkey). As the temperatures continue their upward trajectory, please get outside and discover something new about the Mount Rushmore State. There is plenty to see, and always something surprising right around the corner. As always, feel free to reach out to me at ddepaolo@605magazine.com or tweet at me: @ddepaolo.
Jordan is a senior at SDSU and calls Rapid City home. A journalism major, she is the editor-in-chief of The Collegian. In her spare time, you can find her hiking or playing with her pomeranian, Buzz.
Leah Vanden Bosch Writer Leah has relocated back to the Midwest after living in New York and Nashville, Tenn. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and indulging in good coffee.
Kara Sweet online Writer Kara is a sommelier certified through the International Wine Guild and intro level somm through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Follow all things food, wine, and the Black Hills on her blog, thesweetsommelier.blogspot.com.
Austin Kaus online Writer Austin is the creator of Songs from a Couch (songsfromacouch.com), codirector of an upcoming documentary about The Pomp Room, and a writer with a great wife and 3.5 cats.
Maryn Terry intern Maryn is a senior at New Tech High School in Sioux Falls. She loves drawing, sewing, and plans to study art and design at Cornish College of the Arts in the fall.
Ellie Livingston online writer Ellie is the owner of Ellie Alayne Arts in Brookings. The Yankton native earned her BFA from USD and has spent the past eight years working as a professional actor and director. She loves local theater and spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter.