Jill Callison

Midcentury modern home study could lead to historic designations for neighborhoods

When Hugh and Janet Grogan moved to a house on South First Avenue, neighbors told them it had been patterned after residences in Arizona and called it “Southwest style.” But according to a recent survey of midcentury modern homes in Sioux Falls, the Grogan house more properly should be listed as a rare example of […]

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From survival to service, this veteran’s incredible story will now include college degree

Gene Murphy keeps his promises — two in particular. In 1972, he promised his bride, Eldine, to love, honor and cherish. Next year is their 50th wedding anniversary. Three years before that, as Murphy lay wounded in a Vietnam jungle, the faces of those he loved floating above him, he bargained with God. He didn’t want

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With Kaladi’s and Camille’s, Sioux Falls couple makes mark on restaurant industry

Adam Wieczorek grew up smacking his lips over the desserts created by family friend Berdene Whipkey — luscious layer cakes, crisp cookies and creamy cheesecakes. So when he and his wife, Kayla, purchased Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe on 41st Street, it was only natural that they would ask Whipkey to supply the treats for the restaurant.

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Sioux Falls photographer wins Halloween with epic Harry Potter-inspired shoot

Trisha Murphy didn’t wake up today and start planning her family photo shoot for next Halloween—but her fans already can’t wait to see what she has in store for 2022. The 2021 photograph featuring four characters from the famed Harry Potter series of books and movies marks the ninth year the Murphy clan has come

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Back from Afghanistan, restaurant owner tries to help home country from afar

A hand-lettered sign near the cash register at Khorasan Kabob House requests donations to benefit the Afghan people whose lives were upended by the Taliban’s return this summer. In exchange, donors can take a piece of roat, a sweet flat bread served in Afghanistan. Restaurant owner Arian Wisaal has collected only $20 or $30 in

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