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In September of 1857 a small stone structure along the Big Sioux River becomes Sioux Falls first hotel, listen along to hear all about the Dubuque House! As you listen you will find TONS of history co...

5 Sep 202417min

With World War II threatening the tranquility of the United States in 1940, Oscar Ellefson, caretaker and builder of many early McKennan Park attractions, proposed a new project... Come along as we ex...

4 Sep 202418min

Columbus College had a short life as a Catholic College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, however, it started in Chamberlain South Dakota. Come explore this historical marker and learn the connection to B...

22 Aug 202415min

We will be visiting 15th and Western Ave in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where a building that was once an orphanage established in 1940 has been converted into apartments and still remains standing tod...

15 Aug 202415min

Eliza Tupper Wilkes was ordained as a Universalist Minister in 1871 the same year her husband William becomes a lawyer as you can imagine this power couple was a force when they moved to Sioux Falls, ...

8 Aug 202424min

Two Norwegian Lutheran congregations combined September 21st 1920 to create First Lutheran Church with the goal of transitioning to English speaking services. Over 100 years later First Lutheran Churc...

1 Aug 202425min

Let's head to Yankton Trail Park and explore the historical marker for Wallner Gardens! Wallner Gardens, a family farming venture established in the 1910's by F. X. Wallner, a plant science expert and...

26 Juli 202426min

Come along to uncover a possible historic hotspot in Garretson, South Dakota. We will get to know the infamous outlaw Jesse James as he rides into Dakota Territory during his daring escape after the f...

9 Juli 202422min