April / May 2026
Volume 25 • Issue 4
What’s Blooming in the Jones Building
Easy Strawberry Pie
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See What’s Blooming
IN THE JONES BUILDING
BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY
If you have visited the Jones 421 Building downtown, you have probably seen plants and flowers in the front window of the space opposite The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom. However, something new has sprouted up in that location, which was formerly home to 605 Florista.
Landscape Garden Centers now occupies the space with a brand-new plant and floral boutique called Bloom & Branch.
The name is explained this way on their website: “Bloom represents beauty, creativity, and the moment something comes to life, mirroring our passion for elevated florals and fresh, inspired design. Branch speaks
to growth, connection, and our deep horticultural roots.”
Their goal, simply, is to provide unique plants and florals that you can’t find anywhere else.
The space may be small, but it is filled with a wide array of plants, flowers, garden supplies and gift ideas. Walls of windows on two sides bring in plenty of light to make all the growing things happy, and the other side is open to passers-by coming through Jones 421. It has the look and feel of a neighborhood florist shop, and that’s exactly what Landscape Garden Centers intended.
With so many people working and living
downtown, Bloom & Branch was designed to bring a flower shop to the neighborhood, as well as to be a unique shopping experience for visitors coming downtown. There are grab-and-go wrapped bouquets right at the counter, and the tall cooler is filled with lovely arrangements and individual stems, allowing you to build your own bouquet. Not feeling creative? Tell the helpful staff what you’re looking for, and they’ll create it for you (bonus: they offer local delivery!).
With the ability to curate their offerings from the Landscape Garden Centers location in southern Sioux Falls, the tablescapes at Bloom & Branch are always changing. You
may see full-size ficus trees in planters ready for your corporate space or several varieties of 4-inch house plants ready to carry to your nearby loft. If you love succulents, the front window display is filled with options - along with colorful and playful pots for transplanting your finds. The shop may be in South Dakota, but
Bloom & Branch also brings in exotic, tropical plants and flowers like towering potted orchids and Bromeliad plants, which only bloom once, but the bloom can last up to six months. After blooming, it remains a house plant that can produce pups and, therefore, more blooms. For the truly exotic, you can pick up the Little Pot of Horrors, which is a set
of three tiny, insect-eating carnivorous plants, including a Venus Fly Trap, a Nepenthes (also called a pitcher plant or monkey cup) and a Sarracenia (trumpet pitcher).
To care for your new plant, you can find everything from watering cans and plant food to specialized soils like a gritty mix for succulents. They also carry cutting shears,
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plant cutting vase stands, and scrubs and creams for gardeners’ hands.
If you’re worried that your thumb isn’t green enough, Bloom & Branch also has a fun collection of air plants in all shapes and sizes. Looking for a unique gift for a gardener? In addition to the plants, flowers and pots, you can pick up a garden-themed book or
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puzzle, a pressed flower window hanger or a collection of specialty seeds like basil bouquet or tea garden mix.
Another advantage to having the space downtown is the connection Bloom & Branch can make with businesses who might be looking for “interiorscaping” or outdoor landscaping. The team would also be thrilled
to design beautiful creations for your corporate event, wedding or other special occasion. Keep an eye on their social media for upcoming additions like a monthly floral subscription (just in time for Spring!), as well as new events like Plant Bingo coming on May 16. Stop in to see what’s growing on at Bloom & Branch downtown.
April/May
The Passion and the Cross
April 1 - 3 • 7 p.m.
April 4 • 2 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
315 N. Phillips Ave.
Now in its 6th season in Sioux Falls, The Passion and the Cross is a sweeping, two-act musical event—2 hours and 7 minutes long—featuring a
cast of nearly 130 adults and children, the largest ensemble ever to grace the Orpheum stage.
Egg-Stravaganza
April 4
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Great Plains Zoo
Get ready for an eggciting Easter celebration at our annual Egg-
stravaganza, proudly sponsored by the Sioux Falls Canaries! Delightful egg hunts, egg-themed facts and fun, animals, story times, photo ops, and endless fun for the whole family!
Starlab Inflatable Planetarium at the Old Courthouse Museum
April 6
1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum
200 West Sixth Street
Discover the night sky, explore the constellations! Starlab is a program for adults and children over the age of 5. Not recommended for those not comfortable in the dark. Tickets only $2,
program begins promptly on the hour with no late entry. Groups of 8 or more, please call ahead. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.
Courthouse History: A
Behind the Scenes Tour
April 9
3 p.m.
Irene Hall Museum Resource Center
4300 N. Westport Avenue
Learn all about the original Minnehaha County Courthouse, with a particular focus on its construction, restoration, and current use as a museum. While learning about the building, you will see places not normally open to the public, including the
attic, basement, and vaults. This tour is for teens and adults who are comfortable with large, uneven stairs. Space is limited, call (605) 3674210 to register, $5. siouxlandmuseums.com
2026 McCrossan
Wildest Banquet
Auction in the MidwestParadise Ahead
April 9
5:30 p.m.
Sioux Falls Arena
The McCrossan Wildest Banquet Auction in the Midwest is turning up the heat and bringing the tropics to Sioux Falls!An unforgettable night of island-inspired fun in support of the boys at McCrossan Boys
Ranch. Guests will kick off the evening with a lively Jimmy Buffett tribute, followed by the breathtaking Polynesian Paradise Dancers, featuring jaw-dropping performances.
First Premier Bank PBR
Sioux Falls
April 10 - 12
Denny Sanford Premier Center
Experience the electrifying adrenaline rush of PBR! This is your chance to witness world-class athletes going head-to-head with powerful bucking bulls in the Queen City!
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LHS BOOK DRIVE
We are collecting gently used books to help raise money for the Lincoln High School Newspaper, The Statesman.
DONATE YOUR USED BOOKS NOW!
We are accepting used books from all genres! Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mysteries, Western, Romance Please do not donate baby books, textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias or Reader Digests
Please drop your used books off at the administration office at LHS by May 8th, 2026.
LHS BOOK SALE
May 29, 4-7 p.m. • May 30, 8-10 a.m. Lincoln High School
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The Black Market April 11-12
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds 90+ exhibitors — you never know what you’ll find!
Winter Farmers Market
April 4 & 11
Mosaic Arts & Events
The beloved Falls Parker Farmers Market has extended its season and moved indoors to Mosaic Arts & Events during the colder months. Shop from a variety of vendors for produce, flowers, baked goods, custom art, and so much more.
Sioux Purr Cats 2026
April 11
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Join us for the inaugural Sioux Purr Cats, a heartwarming community celebration dedicated to promoting feline welfare and connecting cats with loving forever homes throughout the Sioux Empire region of South Dakota. This familyfriendly festival brings together cat lovers of all ages for a day filled with education, entertainment, and most importantly, the chance to meet adorable cats and kittens looking
for their perfect match.
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra: Haydn’s Glorious “The Creation”
April 11
7:30pm
Washington Pavilion
The story of Genesis brought to life with the combined forces of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Haydn’s The Creation celebrates the creation of the world, beautifully and wonderfully made.
Fiber Fun at the Old Courthouse Museum
April 12
1-4 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum 200 West Sixth Street
Do you like to knit, crochet, needlework, or dabble in any other fiber arts? Come join members from the Crossthreads Fiber Guild for an afternoon of Fiber Fun! Attendees can work on projects, ask for suggestions, and just enjoy the company of fellow fiber friends.
INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com
Michael Mullin Presents: Pettigrew in ParadiseHis Fight Against Hawaiian Annexation
April 12
2 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum 200 West 6th Street
Senator Richard F. Pettigrew was the only Republican senator to vote against the
annexation of Hawaii between 1893 and 1898. This opposition placed Pettigrew at odds with his political party, and it became more pronounced after Pettigrew visited the islands. This presentation looks at why Senator Pettigrew was such an ardent “anti-imperialist”, and how that influenced his activities on behalf of the Hawaiian people. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-7097 or siouxlandmuseums.com.
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra: Concert for Kids & Family
April 12
4:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion
A special addition returning this season, the Concert For Kids & Families will delight audiences of all ages. Designed to ignite your imagination, this 60-minute concert is a fun introduction to the orchestra.
69th Annual Sioux Falls Lions Pancakes Days
April 14
4-8 p.m.
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Bring the whole family
and enjoy a delicious, all-you-can-eat pancake feast while supporting a great cause! This two-day event helps the Sioux Falls Lions Clubs raise vital funds to support community projects and assist those in need around the world.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
April 15 8 p.m.
Washington Pavilion
Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic rock & metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleashes effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal.
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center
April 16 2 p.m.
Irene Hall Museum Resource Center
4300 N. Westport Avenue
Take a look behind the closed doors of the Irene Hall Museum Resource Center and see the artifact storage and conservation areas. The Irene Hall Museum Resource Center is the main repository for the Siouxland Heritage
Museums. It houses all of the artifacts that are not on exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum or the Pettigrew Home and Museum. Space is limited, call (605) 3674210 to register, $5. siouxlandmuseums.com
It’s About Time Exhibit
Opening Reception April 16th
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum
200 West Sixth Street
Join us for the opening reception of It’s About Time How have clocks changed? What were some of the most popular American clockmaker brands? When did people start using pocket watches and wristwatches? Find
the answers to these questions and more in It’s About Time, our latest exhibit at the Old Courthouse Museum. Refreshments will be served, sponsored by the Siouxland Heritage Museums Alliance. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.
The South Dakota Spring Arabian Horse Shows I & II
The 55th Anniversary “Emerald Extravaganza” April 17-19
W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds All Youth Classes are FREE! Concurrent Region 6 & 10 Double Judged Qualifier. $500 Jackpot classes in Purebred
Hunter, Western, & Country English Open. Open Breed Classes Offered! Rookie Award, Wieman Junior Exhibitor High Point, & Fadl Attrack Shun Native Costume Memorial Awards.
Junkin’ Market Days
Spring Shopping Event April 17-18
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Expo Building Shop 100 incredible small businesses featuring the best in: Shabby chic home décor, rustic furniture &
vintage finds, handmade jewelry & boutique clothing, candles, bath & body products, gourmet food, antiques & so much more!
Hairspray Presented by the Premiere Playhouse April 17-26
Orpheum Theater
You can’t stop the beat in this Tony-winning musical that’s as irresistible as it is inspiring. Follow Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto The Corny Collins Show and into the heart of a civil rights movement. Big hair, big dreams, and even bigger heart — Hairspray is a feel-good triumph for all.
Rosemaling
Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum
April 21 • 1-4 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum
200 West Sixth Street
Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the secondfloor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum
from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions!
INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com
Nate Bargatze Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
April 22
7 p.m.
Denny Sanford Premier Center
See one of the funniest comedians around on April 22nd at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as Nate Bargatze takes the stage for his Big Dumb Eyes World Tour.
Ceili Dance at the Old Courthouse Museum
April 23
6:30 p.m.
Old Courthouse Museum
200 West Sixth Street
Ceili (pronounced KAYlee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance to live music at the Old Courthouse Museum! Beginners welcome. Free admission.
INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com.
Emily’s Hope Youth Art Showcase
April 23
6 -8 p.m.
Mosaic Arts & Events
This year’s theme, “Rise Above,” encourages
students to use their voices and talents to share how they rise above using substances and overcome challenges through positive expression. The showcase will feature both visual and performing arts, including 2D and 3D art, spoken word, original music, and dance.
Chicago Presented by the Good Night Theatre Collective
April 23-26
This spring, join Good Night for a positively criminal musical classic — following the exploits of the notorious Velma Kelly, fame-hungry Roxie Hart and sleazy Billy Flynn, it’s the beloved jazz-
age theatrical experience done in Good Night style, featuring a local cast of Sioux Falls talent — it’s the all-time favorite stage show, Chicago!
South Dakota
Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Bartok
April 25 • 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra ends the season with Mozart’s beautiful and brilliant Piano Concerto No. 21, followed by Bela Bartok’s vibrant Concerto for Orchestra, highlighting the talent and beauty of the orchestral sound.
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
April 30 & May 1:
7:30 p.m.
May 2:
2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s
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– this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.
Spotlight Theatre Company Presents: Seussical Jr.
May 7 - 8 • 7 p.m.
May 9 • 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
May 10 • 2 p.m.
Sioux Falls Orpheum Theatre
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life in this whimsical, heartwarming musical! Follow Horton as he protects the tiny Whos and learns that loyalty, friendship and believing in yourself can make even the smallest voice heard. A
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Wells Fargo Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
May 9
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Falls Park
The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Falls Park is a family event that brings together the business and civic community of Sioux Falls
and the surrounding area to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people in our midst. Latino food, dance, art, music, children’s activities and more make this a festive and fun family day.
We Will Rock With You - A Night of Queen & Michael Jackson
May 15 • 8 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
Experience the incredible musical legacies of two of the top 5 best-selling artists ever. Queen & Michael Jackson. Two incredible shows in one night.
When Doves Cry - The Prince Tribute Show
May 16 • 8 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
An exciting and dynamic live concert experience, “When Doves Cry – The Prince Tribute Show” is a multi-talented 8-piece tribute show to the music of Prince. Performing Prince’s iconic “Purple Rain” album in its entirety as well as Prince’s greatest
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Easy Strawberry Pie
at home 22
At Home in Southern Sioux Falls
man in the kitchen 34
Sauce is Boss!
the a list 36
vino 38
Wherefore Art Thou Vino?
the simple season 40
The Simple Season: On Being a Beginner How to try new things with a new attitude
Easy Strawberry Pie
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BY JO MCCLURE
1 unbaked 9 inch pastry pie shell
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
3 ounce package strawberry gelatin
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Line the pie shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Bake at 450˚ for 7-8 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 5 minutes and then cool on a rack.
Combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a sauce pan and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and then remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until slightly cooled. While the gelatin mixture is cooling, arrange the strawberries over the crust. Slowly pour the gelatin over the strawberries and refrigerate until set...a couple hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
At Home in Southern Sioux Falls
BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Tuckedaway off a busy intersection at the south end of Sioux Falls, is a beautiful neighborhood filled with mature trees and walking trail access running through it for everyone to enjoy.
That was one of the main selling points for a family to move to the neighborhood at the end of 2020. Before the couple and their two young children moved in, however, there was a little remodeling to do.
“We bought the house at the end of 2020 and started renovations right away before we moved in,” says the homeowner. “Right away, we updated things like paint, the closets, the ceilings and flooring in all the bedrooms.”
Of course, she laughs, once you begin one project, that typically leads to another.
“For the paint color, we knew we wanted white to create a neutral foundation throughout the house. But, once we painted the walls white, we noticed that things like the can lights and all the outlet covers weren’t.”
So, that added “update electrical and light fixtures” to their to-do list.
The family also lived through three bathroom renovations…fortunately, not at the same time. One of those renovations involved some construction work between the office, located just off the entry, and the master suite.
“The office was originally a bedroom that had a jack-and-jill bathroom connecting to the master bedroom,” the homeowner explains. “We closed off that wall and added built-in cabinets on the office side.”
Throughout the home, they mixed a neutral color palette with natural textures like wood and wicker.
“I’m not modern, but I’m not super traditional either,” the homeowner says. “I feel like if you open up a Pottery Barn catalog, that’s kind of my style.”
Their goal with the home updates was to minimize the chance that what they
“When I would send ideas, they would be my guide and say, ‘Yes, that’s lovely, but it may be a trend that only lasts a couple of years.’
That is the benefit to working with professionals when making updates to your home.”
selected would soon go out of style. With the bathroom updates, for example, they would send ideas to the team at Showplace Cabinetry.
“When I would send ideas, they would be my guide and say, ‘Yes, that’s lovely, but it may be a trend that only lasts a couple of years.’ That is the benefit to working with professionals when making updates to your home.”
The previous owners had recently done a few updates to the kitchen, including granite countertops and a tile backsplash, so that was another selling point to the house.
“We have two young kids, so those finishes that are durable and provide easy clean-up are a huge benefit!”
The open dining and living room space is bright and airy, with several large windows and sliders to the deck that bring in natural light and ample views of all the trees in their
TRANSFORM LIVING SPACES INTO LEGACIES
private backyard. Sliders from the kitchen and dining room open to a deck that has both a comfortable seating area and outdoor dining space, along with steps leading down to the backyard.
While they are a busy family, the master
suite provides a little respite for the couple. There they can steal away for a few minutes to sit on their private deck with a cup of coffee in the morning or catch a glimpse of the evening sunset. When they walled off the office space from the master bath, that allowed the
couple to add in an extra long vanity in their bathroom – extra space they both appreciate. They chose a white and black theme in their bathroom, with white cabinets and black hardware, along with white subway tile with light grout in the outer space and white tile
with black grout for the shower.
The lower level of the home is multifunctional, with the kids’ bedrooms and play space, along with an updated bar and family room that is perfect for entertaining.
“There was a bar here when we bought the house, but we decided to give it a refresh,” the homeowner says. “We went with white and navy cabinets and then used wallpaper to create a little accent wall. A Christmas present to myself was the ice machine on the counter. We use that all the time.”
The kids’ bathroom is both cute and functional, with its animal-print shower curtain and an added door that can separate the toilet and tub/shower when multiple members of the family need access.
Their son’s room has plenty of room to read or play, decorated with a fun accent wall painted with black triangles. Keeping the home’s nature theme going, a tall plant stands
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in one corner of the room, and then there is a wood stump that serves as a side table on the other side of the bed. These stumps, the homeowner says, were used as part of their wedding décor, so each bedroom has one. This bedroom also has a sliding door to the backyard.
“We know we’re going to have to keep an eye on that as he gets older,” the homeowner laughs.
Their daughter’s room is the perfect combination of pink and glam done in toddler style, with a white-framed bed, a crystal chandelier and a stuffed swan in a pink tutu on the wall. They used cute pink and grey floral decals to create an accent wall behind the bed.
The most recent update to the home happened last summer, when they decided to paint the exterior.
“We went with the white and black theme on the outside of the home. It’s not ultra-modern, but it did kind of bring the look of the house out of the ‘90s.”
Whether it’s playing together out in the spacious backyard, entertaining friends or just working from the home office facing the street and watching the changing seasons, the homeowner said they couldn’t have picked a better place…even if the location isn’t exactly what her husband might have envisioned.
“He grew up in more central Sioux Falls, and I was living on the very south edge of town,” she explains. “Coming from that more central part of town, he told me he didn’t ever want to live south of 57th. Yet, happily, here we are!”
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swimming beach along with fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Round up your team for beach volleyball, horse shoes, or corn-hole. Enjoy a ride or walk on the 7-mile Luverne LOOP that connects directly to the campground. Amble down to the patio to relax with friends and meet new ones. Take a short trip downtown to enjoy the museums, galleries, restaurants, shops and other entertainment. End your day at the firepit, toasting marshmallows for that perfect s’more and reflect on the day gone by.
For special gatherings, checkout the campground’s Event Space, only steps away. This fullytemperature controlled building offers entertainment options including pool, ping pong, board games, television and more with ample seating for groups up to 100. Email for availability and price: luvernecampground@gmail.com
THURSDAY | JUNE 4
LUVERNE CAMPGROUND
Enjoy your adventure at LUVERNE CAMPGROUND, located in the heart of the city. From camping to “glamping” the Luverne Campground offers the perfect mix of city life and nature. This private, locally-owned campground offers abundant amenities for everyone to enjoy.
Reserve space for your camper or motorhome at one of the campsites with full electric service (20/30/50 amp), sewer, water and wi-fi. Or try “glamping” in one of campground’s unique tiny homes. These one-ofa-kind homes feature heat/air, full bath, kitchenette, living and sleeping quarters featuring one room to two-story, two-bedroom options. Each home is uniquely designed with locally sourced collectibles.
Located only steps from THE LAKE, Luverne Campground offers a sandy
Luverne City Park before passing over the Rock River Bridge to the heart of downtown; with quaint dining, shopping and tourism amenities.
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Campground has 18 camping sites (12/pull-thru and 6/ back-in). Full services are available including 20/30/50 electric/water/ sewer. River Road offers free wi-fi, fire pits, picnic tables, shower house, bathroom and kid’s playset. Steps from the campground, is a spacious 2 story house with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths available for short and long-terms stays or cozy one-room tiny homes.
Located steps from the campground is the beautiful Whispering Pines Event Space…perfectly suited for any special occasion you may have. www.facebook.com/ WhisperingPinesEventSpaceLuverne/ For event center reservations and information call: 507-935-5384
Less than a mile east of the City of Luverne, RIVER ROAD CAMPGROUND is perfectly located to experience nature within walking distance to the city. This quaint, privately-owned campground is nestled under a mature canopy of trees with two small ponds just steps from the camping sites and rentals. Enjoy the song of meadowlarks waking you in the morning and the “hoots and honks” of geese and owls toward sunset. Hear the rustle of deer bounding through the prairie and small animals scurrying past at night…steps from your bed.
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• July 17-18 | Nutcracker Fest, Sound at the Mound, Base Race July 17th: 4pm–Midnight | July 18th: 11am
• July 29, 30, 31 & Aug 1 Rock County Fair, America 250
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Discover unique finds from vintage treasures to clothing to trading cards in live-streamed auctions.
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Sauce is Boss!
BY JIM MATHIS
Whatdo restaurant chefs do that make their meals taste better than the ones you make at home? Well, yes, they have someone else to do the dishes — but the big difference is sauce. Go to a nice restaurant and rarely do you get a meal without a sauce. And those sauces do a lot of heavy lifting to elevate the dish! A simple sauce makes a mundane
meal taste special and puts a special meal over the top.
There are lots of sauces—from fancy French style sauces to something as simple as ketchup and a whole world of options in between. But I’ll let you in on a secret… sauces don’t have to be hard to make, in fact, many of my favorites are simple pan sauces; made in the same pan
as the protein.
The first trick to making a pan sauce is using a pan that’s NOT nonstick! Much of the flavor in pan sauces comes from the fond, or browned bits that stick to your pan while you cook the meat. While it might look like crud, that rich brown coating melts into your sauce and brings deep, rich flavors. Nonstick pans
But I’ll let you in on a secret… sauces don’t have to be hard to make, in fact, many of my favorites are simple pan sauces; made in the same pan as the protein.
don’t let that fond build up (because the meat doesn’t stick!), so pan sauces made in nonstick never get the same depth of flavor.
Too much fat left will make your sauce greasy, so pour off the extra, leaving just a thin coating in the pan. The next trick to building flavor is to add aromatics — a little chopped shallot, minced garlic, or pinch of chili flakes, or a combination gets sautéed in the last glaze of fat you have left in the pan. Aromatics will add a base flavor to your sauce, on which you can continue to build. Sauté the aromatics over low-medium heat, until they are fragrant and tender, but haven’t taken on much color. As they cook, the aromatics may add to the fond on the bottom of the pan but be careful not to let them burn.
Now we put that fond to work; we’ll deglaze with wine. Turn the heat up to medium high, then add a good glug (or four!) of wine to your pan once the aromatics are fragrant. This is called deglazing. This will unstick the fond stuck to the bottom of the pan, so it becomes part of your sauce. You can use the wine you’re serving for dinner, but I usually use a fortified wine like marsala, sherry, or vermouth to
deglaze. I’ve always got some on hand, and it saves the good wine for dinner. The alcohol will burn off pretty quickly, but if you prefer not to use alcohol, you could use a mild vinegar or stock instead. Just don’t use any wine you wouldn’t drink, or a harsh vinegar that you wouldn’t dress a salad with. Add the liquid, then use a spoon or spatula to quickly scrape the fond into the sauce. Turn the heat down to medium and let it simmer until it’s reduced down to a thick glaze.
Now you can add more liquid to your sauce. I usually grab chicken stock, it seems to work well with just about any protein, but for meatier meat, you can use beef or veal stocks. This will make a richer gravy. If you don’t have stock on hand, you can use water in a pinch, it just won’t add to the flavor. Simmer again and let it reduce about half, until your sauce is slightly thickened.
Next, whisk in a couple of pats of cold butter. Whisking in butter will help to emulsify it, so the butter will thicken your sauce, and round out the flavors. It also adds a rich terrific texture from the fat, but be sure to use cold butter and keep whisking so the
butter becomes part of the sauce and not just a layer of grease on top.
Now it’s time for the final touch—finish with herbs or acid. Adding little fresh chopped parsley or chives, maybe some lemon juice or zest, or my favorite, small spoonful of Dijon mustard will make the taste bright and vibrant.
This simple pan sauce – that can be done while the meat is resting – is all you need to bring a bit of something extra to make your dish sing like a church choir on Sunday morning! Once you learn how, you’ll find yourself making these sauces all year long, and that simple addition can make your meals a whole lot better. Sauce is the boss.
Do yourself a favor, eat something good today!
While Jim writes about food and culture for fun, between breakfast and dinner he runs ADwërks, an ad agency in Sioux Falls. He’s also the author of Love and Death and Pizza, a collection of stories about love and death, and pizza. Available at Zandbroz, Full Circle Book Co-op and Rose & Eugene Presents.
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Wherefore Art Thou Vino?
BY RICCARDO TARABELSI
This article is dedicated to my Nonna, Anna Benedetti 1913 – 2008
If you paid attention to your 9th grade English teacher (thank you Mrs. Levis!) you will undoubtedly know that the word “wherefore” does not mean “where,” it means “why.” And that’s the question that drives us, or at least me, an enophile, wherefore art thou vino? Why are you wine? In other words, what makes wine so special, and why does it intrigue me so? As I ponder these questions during this Mother’s Day season, my thoughts drift to how special my Italian grandmother was and how women are influencing the world of Italian wine.
To answer my plethora of questions, I must go back to the original question, “Wherefore
art thou vino?” which is in reference to one of my favorite plays, Romeo and Juliet. This tragic story takes place in Verona, and I was fortunate enough as a teenager to do a lot of traveling with my family who has relatives in virtually every country throughout Europe and the Middle East. My memories of visits to Verona will always remind me of three things: Juliet’s balcony, the grapes of Valpolicella, and my maternal grandmother, Nonna Anna. My grandmother, or Nonna in Italian, was a feisty little Italian woman who was born in Verona, a quaint town that has now grown into the second most popular tourist attraction in the region of Veneto; the first
being the famous “underwater” city of Venice. My Nonna, who lived to be 94-years-old, led quite the interesting life: Imagine being born in Italy during World War I, growing up in Europe during the Great Depression, marrying a circus acrobat named Spartacus (no lie,) raising three children on your own during World War II, making a living as a seamstress in Florence, and then moving away from everything you’ve ever known to live in the United States with your daughter, sonin-law, and adorable grandson (that’s me!) Anyway, the point is that she went through a lot and had to give up everything time and time again to pursue her passions. Passion is
what drives us.
“Italy is known for simplicity and elegance, but have you ever tried reading an Italian wine bottle label?”
In my passion to discover exactly what it is that makes wine so special, I realize that I am still in awe whenever I look at an Italian wine label. Italy is known for simplicity and elegance, but have you ever tried reading an Italian wine bottle label? You probably feel like you need Duolingo just to interpret some of the words. Who is the producer? What is the grape? Where is it from? The purpose of a label is to guide you to a wine that you might like. But if the label is not clear, concise, and specific, then how are you supposed to know if you have chosen the right wine? Why do Italians insist on making their wine labels so hard to understand?
I can still remember when I was fifteen and asking my Nonna for her “secret” Lasagna Alla Veronese recipe. Her response was, “I’ll tell you only when you are able to understand.” And so, it wasn’t until my twenty-first birthday that she told me the secret to her amazing lasagna was the Beciamella sauce. She said to me, “Write this down: latte, farina, e sale.” That’s it? I waited 6 years for “Milk, Flour, and Salt!”
Looking back on the simplicity of that recipe and my grandmother’s perception of its complexity, I realize now that she was only protecting the recipe’s integrity. Much like my grandmother’s harboring of the lasagna recipe, Italian winemakers guard their precious vines with their very own lives. Take for example the unbelievable scrutiny and care that the wine producer, Marta Galli of Le Ragose vineyards in Valpolicella takes. Working with her children, Paolo, Marco, and Marina, Marta owns vineyards that are located at the highest point in the Valpolicella zone (1,148 ft.) which was founded in 1969. Slightly north of Verona, this picturesque countryside
is ideal for growing Valpolicella’s indigenous grapes, Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, which are used to create one of the most wellknown wines of this region: Amarone.
The harvesting and care of the vineyards must be done by hand as it is impossible to get a tractor to operate on the incline. Harvesting of the grapes takes place in late October, and for the Amarone only the recie, or ears, of the grapes are picked because these are the grapes that have had the highest exposure to the sun and are therefore riper, containing a higher concentration of natural sugars. These grapes are then placed in wooden boxes and are left to dry outside until late February. Can you imagine the first time someone dumped a bunch of grapes into a crate and left them outside for three months? I’m sure everybody thought that the winemaker was crazy, but I guess they thought the same thing about people like Edison, Einstein, and Freud. Well, maybe Freud was crazy.
The point is that this wine-making process is genius. The dried grapes, or raisined grapes undergo fermentation in temperaturecontrolled, stainless steel tanks and are aged for 1 year in stainless, then 4 - 5 years in Slovenian oak casks. The average production of this wine is 600-700 cases per vintage. Because the wine is made by using the dried grapes, and because the sugar content is high in these grapes, the wine produced is a powerfully jammy wine with a high alcohol percentage (14 – 16%) and dense, ripe fruit on the nose. The Amarone has a lingering finish with dry and tannic qualities, allowing this wine to be aged for a long time. This is by far one of the best wines that I have enjoyed on several occasions, one of which was when the representative for Le Ragose vineyards was in town years ago and did a tasting of his
wines. After everyone had left the event, the representative “insisted” that I stay and share a bottle of 1997 Le Ragose Amarone with him. After getting my arm twisted, I agreed to stay and enjoyed a nice conversation about Marta Galli and the respect she has gained as a woman in a male-dominated Italian wine industry. Even Marta herself has been quoted as saying, “In wine making, it is not your sex that counts, it is your soul.”
This year, for Mother’s Day, get her a beautiful bottle of Valpolicella wine that’s nice and light with lots of fruit. If she’s a bold woman (have you met my wife?), then choose to upgrade to a Valpolicella Ripasso (a Valpolicella wine that has undergone a second fermentation) or an Amarone. If you really want to impress your enophilic Mother, then I suggest getting her a set of Riedel glasses. A glass is not just a glass but an instrument to increase pleasure and enjoyment of your wine.
As I conclude this article, I look back to see that my pursuit of answering the question “why” has led me down an interesting road filled with women who I respect, and I honor them here, in my writing. Juliet, my Nonna, and Marta Galli, all linked by the city of Verona, are all strong women who share similar passions for life. And therein lies the answer to my questions, why is wine so special and why does it intrigue me so? The answer was in the questioning: the things that we are most passionate about are the things we keep pursuing with all our heart. My Nonna wouldn’t want me to do it any other way.
Riccardo and Marybeth are the owners of Vinyahd Restaurant Group: R Wine Bar and Kitchen, Brix Wine Bar, Maribella Ristorante, Trio Jazz Club, and Vespa Catering. Get in touch with Riccardo at riccardo@rwinebar.com.
The Simple Season: ON BEING A BEGINNER HOW TO TRY NEW THINGS WITH A NEW ATTITUDE
Have you ever noticed, really noticed, what it feels like to try something new?
As a person in a creative field, you would think it would bring great excitement when the opportunity for “new” comes around. Yet the truth is that being a beginner at most things is deeply uncomfortable. It means not knowing the rules yet. It means doing something slowly while others move quickly. It means producing
BY BOBBI LYNN GAUKEL
work that may not be very good. And for grownups, especially those of us who have built careers or identities around competence, that feeling can be surprisingly threatening.
Somewhere along the way, many of us quietly stopped allowing ourselves to be beginners. Childhood is full of first attempts: the first day of school, first piano lessons, the first awkward soccer game. But adulthood has
a strange expectation attached to it: by now we should already know what we’re doing. We live in a culture that celebrates mastery. We admire the finished painting, the marathon runner, the organized home, the person who seems to have life figured out. What we rarely celebrate is the uncomfortable middle stage where someone is simply learning and trying. And what about trying things we don’t
for ourselves and for society? I think there is. Beginners carry curiosity. They notice things experts sometimes stop seeing. When we allow ourselves to start something new, we return, at least briefly, to the posture of learning rather than performing.
Being a learner in our adult stage of life might be something we all need a bit more of. I’ve started thinking of this season of life as “falling upward.” The idea isn’t that failure disappears, it’s that failure becomes part of an upward motion. Each attempt teaches something. Each awkward beginning expands the boundaries of who we thought we were.
Beginners are often the ones who try things that experts dismiss. They ask the questions that seem obvious or even silly, yet those questions can lead to better solutions. A society that only values mastery slowly becomes rigid; a society that welcomes beginners stays alive with possibility. So what does beginning look like in my own life? Lately I’ve been paying attention to
Volunteering. I know how important it is to contribute to one’s community. Over the years I’ve helped with various events or projects, but recently I committed to something more consistent — mentoring middle schoolers one night a week. To be honest, the idea terrified me at first. What if I didn’t know how to handle a situation? What if I said the wrong thing? What I’m slowly learning is that showing up matters more than knowing everything. Being willing to learn in the moment is part of the work.
Making art. This one seems almost absurd, since I’ve spent a career in a creative field. But I’m talking about artistic pursuits outside of the expected. My brain sometimes freezes when I try to simply play — drawing, collage, textile art, anything that doesn’t come with a clear outcome. Recently I took a class at our local arts center and had so much fun. Was the art I made spectacular? Not even close. But spending an evening experimenting alongside a room full of other beginners turned out to
be exactly the point.
Prioritizing my health. Now this one is a big one. I’m very experienced at living a sedentary lifestyle and eating like the single woman that I am. But making a goal chart, tracking steps, or planning meals on the weekend? Beginner territory. In the past I’ve been excellent at starting a health journey for a week, realizing I’m not very good at it, and quitting. But with age comes a certain clarity about how we want the next chapter to look. While we can’t control every health outcome, we can decide to take small, intentional steps in a better direction.
Am I the only one? What are you good at being a beginner at? My list is still fairly short, but I’m starting to see that the benefits are long when we refuse to sit only in the comfort of what we already know how to do.
So wish me luck as I enter this season of beginning with a little more gusto. Because maybe the real goal isn’t to become good at everything we try.
Maybe the goal is simply to never stop beginning.
How to Grow an
Everything Journal
BY JESS WEISCHEDEL
Spring often inspires families to reset routines and try something new. It can also be a perfect time for kids to start a creative project that grows with them.
One simple idea is turning an ordinary composition notebook into a personalized journal. With a few inexpensive materials and a little imagination, kids (and adults) can build a journal that becomes a place to explore their thoughts, write down their ideas, make lists of their favorite things, collections and more!
The best part is that it doesn’t need to be finished in one sitting. An everything journal can grow throughout the spring and summer as kids add drawings, questions, stories, and discoveries.
Here is a simple step-by-step guide your kids can follow together with family or friends.
Step 1: Start with a blank notebook
Begin with a wide-ruled composition notebook. The stitched binding makes it sturdy enough to handle extra pages, tape, and other materials.
Before working inside the journal, let kids choose what to put on the front and back covers. Scrapbook paper, cardstock, stickers, washi tape, or even fabric can instantly transform the notebook into something that feels personal.
Encourage kids to add their name or a title such as “My Idea Book,” “Wonder Journal,” or “Things I’m Curious About.”
Tips:
Use a tacky glue that is acetone-based, (not water-based), so that it dries nicely and does not create any undesired effects.
While using glue, place some wax paper or parchment paper between the cover and the pages to ensure it doesn’t stick to any pages. Let dry before removing the protective paper.
Step 2: Add dividers and extra pages
While the cover glue is drying, help kids choose which custom pages and dividers they would like to add. These can make the notebook feel organized while still allowing lots of creative freedom.
To create pages and dividers, use clear Scotch tape along the edge, halfway adhered along the crease of the notebook, on both sides. You can use cardstock, scrapbook paper, or even pages from old books and magazines. These divider pages can stick out slightly to act as tabs.
Possible section ideas include:
• Drawings and doodles
• Stories and ideas
• Things I wonder about
• Places I have visited
• Things I want to try this spring
Not every section has to be filled right away. The goal is simply to give the journal a starting structure.
Step 3: Create a pocket page
One of the easiest ways to make the journal interactive is by adding a pocket.
Cut a small rectangle of paper and glue it on three sides, leaving the top open. This instantly creates a place to store small items such as drawings, notes, stickers, or ticket stubs. You can also just use a small envelope and glue it onto the page flap up.
Kids often enjoy using pocket pages to hide “secret ideas” they want to remember later.
Step 4: Add a flip-up page
A flip-up page adds another layer of discovery to the journal.
Fold a small piece of paper in half and glue just one side into the notebook so the top can lift like a door.
Kids can write a question or draw a picture on the outside and place the answer underneath. For example, the outside might say “What makes me happy?” and the inside could reveal drawings of favorite activities or people. WATERPARK
Step 5: Add some flair
Washi tape comes in handy here. Tape along the edges of the notebook pages using a wider decorative tape, and you instantly have a sturdier, more unique journal!
You could also staple some fabric trim along the edges, add some page flags and Post-It notes, or create a fun fabric scrap flap that hides a silly drawing underneath!
Step 6: Add a few creative prompts
If kids aren’t sure what to add next, a few simple prompts can help spark ideas.
Try starting a page with one of these headings:
• Someday I want to…
• Things I notice in spring
• My favorite recipes
• Something new I want to learn
Younger children may prefer drawing their ideas rather than writing them, and that works just as well!
Step 7: Leave space for future pages
The most important part of an everything journal is remembering that it never has to be finished, and that there are no rules!
Some pages can stay blank, waiting for ideas that appear weeks or months later. Kids might add drawings after a walk outside, a story idea before bed, or notes about something new they learned.
Over time, the journal becomes a collection of thoughts, sketches, questions, and discoveries, and can sometimes turn into a library of journals that document the best and most impactful parts of your child’s life!
A project that grows with the season
Spring is often associated with growth, and an everything journal is a small but meaningful way to capture that spirit.
With just a notebook and a handful of materials, kids can build a space where their ideas are welcome and their imagination can expand. As the pages fill, the journal becomes more than a craft project… it becomes a record of curiosity, creativity, and the simple joy of making something their own.
Animals Looking for
We are available for adoption at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society unless noted.
Lady, best friend of Erickson family
Rocco, best friend of Jenn
Bitty, best friend of Anderson family
Each month we will choose and feature cute pets. Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.
Email your photo – just one per pet – to etc.mag@sio.midco.net. Please make sure they are high-resolution photos (the highest setting on your camera). Include in email: pet’s name and owner’s name. Pet owners must own the rights to all submitted photos.
Furever Homes
Molly, best friend of Nancy
Weather, best friend of Kim & Kevin Petterson
Lily, best friend of Taryn
Best BOOKS
These are just some of the wonderful books for children we have come across this month. We hope to share with you some you have not seen before and also introduce others being released in the near future. Enjoy.
Extreme Birdwatching: Measuring Change on a Galápagos Island by Loree Griffin Burns
A treasure trove for science classrooms, citizen scientists, and budding biologists, this “you-are-there” account of a landmark study of wild finches going about their finch-y business captures the scientific process in action. Candlewickpress.com
After the Rain by Eleanor Spicer Rice, PhD Gorgeously illustrated and brimming with accessible science, this joyful picture book explores the wonders of the natural world after it rains. Puddle-hopping optional! Candlewickpress.com
The Smushkins: ABC Zoinks by Claudia Rueda Who better than the goofy, irresistible Smushkins to act out an alphabet of sounds tailored to toddlers? The ABZs go down easy in a concept book that can’t miss. Candlewickpress.com
Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-Bossy Best Friend by Kirby Larson
Fastidious Shermy and freewheeling Shake face a substitute teacher, fall for a shelter dog, and keep their friendship sparkling in their latest big-hearted adventure. Candlewickpress.com
My Bicentennial Summer: True Adventures from the Most Epic Family Road Trip of All Time by G. Neri
Award-winning author G. Neri reflects on a childhood cross-country road trip with his family, sharing the wonder of America’s most famous landmarks, the best (and worst) of its history, and the remarkable diversity of its people.
Candlewickpress.com
New Boots by Tim Hopgood
Will a love of new footwear come between best friends? Cedric and Boo return in another delightful story for toddlers.
Candlewickpress.com
IS OUR MOMENT
Now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. But not the time to stop.
Help us keep the momentum going in your community at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. Join
