Richard Franklin Pettigrew 1848 - 1926
Richard Franklin Pettigrew, a significant figure in the history of Sioux Falls has a great timeline for us to explore. Taking us from Pettigrew's early life, his political career, to the impact he had...
13 Jan 35min
Merry Christmas Sioux Falls
From the push for downtown shopping to the campaign to brand Sioux Falls as the 'Christmas City', the episode highlights the importance of local history and community engagement during the holiday sea...
26 Des 202515min
Industry Zip Feed Mill 20 Years After the BOOM
It's the 20 year anniversary of a demolition gone wrong in the heart of downtown. Lets take a peek at the significance of the Zip Feed Mill in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.KeywordsSioux Falls, Zip Feed M...
4 Des 202522min
Gobble Up A Side Dish of History
Join the Email ListLocal Lou PodcastManchester Biscuit Company and the subsequent establishment of Raven Industries in Sioux Falls and how it connects to a Thanksgiving Day tradition.
27 Nov 202513min
Women Bandits
In this episode of the Local Lou podcast, we are focusing on a notorious Renner South Dakota bank robbery committed by a mother-daughter duo in 1925. Through historical markers, newspapers and court r...
19 Nov 202516min
Lindbergh Landing
In this episode of the Local Lou podcast, we fly into the historical significance of Lindbergh Landing in Renner, South Dakota, exploring the life and legacy of Charles Lindbergh. From his groundbreak...
14 Sep 202518min
Renner Field
Renner Field was a significant site for early aviation in South Dakota, and this historical marker lets us in on some pieces of that history:Harold W. Tennant was a key figure in establishing flight i...
28 Aug 202510min
Christensen 1917 Round Barn in Renner South Dakota
Did you know South Dakota had a round barn building boom between 1903-1921? Did you also know its really hard to say barn building boom? Check out the latest episode of the Local Lou Podcast to explor...
21 Aug 202510min
