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Jeff Mammenga, Program Assistant/Media Relations, South Dakota State Historical Society, Pierre, SD

Wanderlust fulfilled: Destinations are purely a matter of choice

So, where does 'The West' begin? According to an old slogan in Fargo, ND, the community on the Red River is 'The Gateway to the West.'

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PRAIRIE Perspective: A new regional perspective

A paradigm shift is a difficult thing to spot and even more difficult to communicate to others … which is why the president of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) is challenged more than usual these days.

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Valiant Vineyards: South Dakota's first winery finding international acclaim

Wine made from wild grapes found on western South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation is delighting wine connoisseurs from Vermillion (SD) to Paris, France.

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Chuck McWethy (from left) and Mike McWethy, owners of the Old 52 General Store in Sabin, MN, with Kari Onkka, store manager.

Sabin general story selling memories

Inside the doors of this special store, many of the best things are free. Chuck McWethy and Mike McWethy, brothers who share ownership of the Mac’s Hardware stores with Mary, their mother, have a new project to keep them busy.

Bike trail highlights Black Butte Adventures

Since early statehood, Effertzes have been committed to the land and agriculture near Sawyer, ND.

PRAIRIE air: Ribbon candy and cream soda memories

Sometimes when all the stars line up just right, miracles and memories are there for the picking.

If you missed the May 13 radio show on tourism, you can hear the streaming audio version at www.prairiepublic.org. For our next feat, we will discuss workforce issues on June 10 with host Merrill Piepkorn. Keep watching this Web site for a listing of our guests and learn what steps the Northern Plains is taking in attracting, training, and retaining the vital workforce that continues to insulate us from the troubles in the rest of the economy. Show time is at 3 p.m.

Updated 05/13/2008

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