Author: Mia McGill
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The Matthews in Spearfish Embraces Change, Uplifts Creativity
November 21, 2022
The Matthews, originally known as Matthew’s Opera House, opened in 1906, just shy of 30 years after the Black Hills Gold Rush. The Matthews still stands in its original location...
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Building a Home and a Community Through Theater
October 6, 2022
Pangea World Theater works hard year-round to create a space that connects people from all backgrounds and builds a covenant with the surrounding Lake Street community.
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Cultivating Solidarity and Sustainability in Central Minnesota
September 21, 2022
Rural communities are often misunderstood and underserved. Organizations like the Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) exist to fill that gap and improve economic development in rural areas. Learn more about...
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Not Just Any Kitchen: Sharing Knowledge at Sitting Bull Visitor Center
August 25, 2022
A space is truly of the community when it is shaped by the needs of the people it serves. The Sitting Bull Visitor Center in Fort Yates, North Dakota, the...
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In Smalltown Sisseton, Art is a Connector
July 20, 2022
Sisseton, South Dakota is a unique place. This rural town of 2,400 is located on the Lake Traverse Reservation: about half the town is Native American, and the other half...
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How Community Reading Programs Inspired a New Book About Untold Stories
February 7, 2022
Community reading programs can inspire discussion, connection, and community—and in the case of author, educator, and Russian literature scholar Andrew D. Kaufman, a new book.