Molly Wetsch

Meet pigs, donkeys, goats and more at this animal sanctuary-turned-petting zoo

Lizzie Ju didn’t want to start a full-fledged animal sanctuary at a farm outside of Sioux Falls. It just kind of happened. Finny Mini Farm and Sanctuary sits on her mother and stepfather’s property near Tea and was conceived when Ju decided that she wanted to own a few goats and chickens. Then, Ju said,

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Beat the heat by hitting the road: 5 outdoor pools to try within short drive of Sioux Falls

If this string of hot days has you looking for a different place to pass the time poolside, there are some seriously exciting new aquatic developments within a fairly fast drive of Sioux Falls. We found five great pool getaways, including many new additions. Siouxnami Water Park in Sioux Center, Iowa Located a little more

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Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with REACH Literacy

It might be Harry Potter’s birthday — but this party is enough to make any Potter fan feel like celebrating. REACH Literacy is hosting its fourth annual Harry Potter birthday event July 28, and it’s shaping up to be the most magical yet —  featuring visits from “professors,” indoor Quidditch and even a Harry Potter-themed escape

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South Dakota Chislic Festival aiming for biggest event yet

The popular South Dakota Chislic Festival is back for its third annual event after a year’s hiatus. The festival, which is in Freeman at the Prairie Arboretum, has drawn national attention for its chislic-centered scene.  This year, organizers are hoping to have the biggest event yet when it takes place Saturday. “Even though plans were

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