vol. 6 no. 8
August
2014
OFF THE GRID WITH PEPPERMINT ENERGY
605 Magazine is independently owned and operated in Sioux Falls, S.D.
(page 2) AUGUST 2014
CONTENTS
18
30
46
26
34
54
605 4 6 52
605MAGAZINE.COM
LIVE 30
GET INVOLVED:
34
COVER:
44
THE SCOOP:
46
THE REAL DEAL:
48
LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE
60
WORKING ON YOUR FEET
63
THE POWER OF SEEDS: FLAX & CHIA
McCrossan Boys Ranch Rodeo
CONTRIBUTORS FACTOIDS
ENTERTAINMENT 10
EVENTS RECAP
12
EVENTS CALENDAR
18
PROFILES IN SOUND
32
EVENTS CHECKLIST
Voice
Off the Grid with Peppermint Energy Belle Joli’ Winery Eric McDonald
14
BEYOND BORDERS
16
WAY TOO INDIE
CREATE
22
AT HOME
20
HACKING AWAY
26
A TASTE OF SARCASM:
28
DELISH DELIGHTS
The Market
54
FASHION
50
ASK THE JOHNS
64
DIY
Available in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Madison, Brookings, Vermillion, and Brandon
(page 4) AUGUST 2014
605MAGAZINE.COM
Here is a taste of what is on our official website. Check out fresh content starting the 1st of every month.
MISSED AN ISSUE? Check out back issues on our website!
POLL Check 605magazine.com for next month’s poll and be part of the next issue!
What’s your Labor Day plan?
CHECK out Austin’s interview with Illinois pop punk band The Copyrights ahead of their show at Total Drag Records on August 21. He’ll also talk with local band Infaux about their new album.
15% Camping
40% Staycation
15% The Lake
30% Barbecue
SHELTER PET OF THE MONTH
LEARN about the simple, yet indulgent menu at the new Prairie Berry East Bank in our conversation with executive chef Mark Benedetto and sous chef Aaron Greening.
For adoption info or to see other pets, visit www.sfhumanesociety.com or call (605) 338-4441.
Meet Tori! This friendly two-year-old kitty has been at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society since February and is more than ready to meet her forever family. Tori came to the shelter as a stray, so not much is known about her earlier life. She likes strangers, loves attention and is very easy-going. She is not spayed yet, but is housetrained, Frontlined, microchipped and started on her vaccinations. If you think Tori may be the purr-fect friend for you, visit the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society today!
FOLLOW us behind the scenes on Instagram @605Magazine.
(page 6) AUGUST 2014
CONTRIBUTORS
Want to see your work published in 605 Magazine? Apply to be a contributor @ 605magazine.com
Austin Kaus – online Writer Austin Kaus is a South Dakota writer and media junkie with a great wife and cats of ever-shifting temperaments.
Liz Long – Graphic Design & Photography Liz is 21 and is a student at South Dakota State University studying graphic design. She goes to University Center so she can stay in Sioux Falls with her fiance and continue growing her design experience and photography with her obsession of Sons of Anarchy at hand.
Bill Tetrault – photography Bill is a freelance event photographer and is also the “computer guy” for a Sioux Falls manufacture. Like most photographers, his passion came from taking photos of his children; as they grew so did his ability. Some of his favorite things are his family, photography, technology and good craft beer. kimberly lathe greager – photography For over 20 years Kimberly has lived, worked and played in western South Dakota, spending time in the beautiful Black Hills and capturing the splendor around her with her camera. Photography has grown from a hobby into a passion of hers, and there is nothing she enjoys more than capturing what she sees to share with others.
PUBLISHER The Mighty Bowtones, LLC MANAGING EDITOR Denise DePaolo DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING John Snyder ART DIRECTOR Kerry McDonald COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Dan Thorson Photography CORRESPONDENCE 300 N. Cherapa Place, Suite 504 Sioux Falls, S.D. 57103 (605) 274-1999 | contact@605magazine.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES (605) 274-1999 ex. 2 sales@605magazine.com CHECK US OUT
605 Magazine is printed monthly by The Mighty Bowtones, LLC in Sioux Falls and is distributed free all over the city, in Vermillion, Brandon, Brookings, Madison, Pierre and Rapid City. Š2014 605 Magazine. All rights reserved. Content in this magazine should not be copied in any way without written permission from the publisher. 605 Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Materials will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Content in articles, editorial material and advertisements are not necessarily endorsed by 605 Magazine. The Mighty Bowtones, LLC does not endorse or condone consuming alcohol under the age of 21.
605 Magazine is printed using acid and chlorine free vegetable ink.
(page 10) AUGUST 2014
EVENTS RECAP
BLACK HILLS PRIDE More than 1,000 people attended the three-day festival in Rapid City’s Wilson Park July 11-13. Musical performers included Michaelia Hageman, The Hindenberg Concerto, Granite Sun, Burnison Jenner and Nick Linn. South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Susan Wismer, U.S. House candidate Corrina Robinson, and BHSU Gay Straight Alliance president Joe Geyer were among several speakers. It was also the first time all six couples challenging South Dakota’s marriage laws were together at the same place. For more info, visit www.bhcfe.org. IMAGES BY KIMLATHE PHOTOGRAPHY
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 11)
EVENTS RECAP
JAZZFEST More than 110,000 people turned out for a weekend of free music at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls July 17-19. JazzFest acts included George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Gary Clark Jr., Gov’t Mule and Here Come the Mummies. In addition to the impressive roster of performers, Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society credits cooler temperatures with bringing out such huge crowds. JazzFest 2015 will be July 16-18. For more info, visit www.siouxfallsjazzfest.com. IMAGES BY BILL TETRAULT
(page 12) AUGUST 2014
EVENTS CALENDAR
Sioux Falls Area
Rapid City Area
ENTERTAINMENT August 1 Downtown First Fridays
Downtown Sioux Falls 10 a.m.-Midnight. A special day of shopping, art and entertainment downtown. Visit a variety of retailers, artist venues and fabulous restaurants, plus music and drinks at all your favorite hot spots. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Moonlight Movies
Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. Movies start at dusk. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a free movie in the park. Snacks are available for purchase. In order of dates: Despicable Me 2, Wizard of Oz, Free Willy, Ratatouille, Man of Steel. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.
Farmers Market Saturdays
Falls Park Farmers Market / Sioux Empire Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. You have two options downtown every Saturday, May through October, to enjoy fresh produce and locally grown items. Located at Falls Park across from the horse barn and in the parking lot of 8th & Railroad Center.
August 4, 11, 18 Movies Under the Stars
Main Street Square, Rapid City. 8:30-10 p.m. Every Monday night enjoy a free movie under the stars. In order of dates: Jumanji, Three Amigos, The Lorax. For more info, visit www.moviesunderthestarsrapidcity.com.
August 7, 21 Thursdays on the Platz
Downtown Vermillion, corner of Main & Market. 6-8 p.m. Music by Public Domain Tune Band. Sponsored by Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. It’s a great chance to sit outdoors with friends & family, listen to music, & enjoy the great outdoors.
August 9 Taste of Brookings
Downtown Brookings. 5-9 p.m. Taste, compare and vote as local restaurants, bars and chefs compete to win your vote in the categories of Entree, Appetizer, Dessert and Drink. For more info, visit: www. downtownbrookings.com.
August 16 9th Annual Wing & Brew Festival
Swiftel Center, Brookings. 12-10 p.m. Enjoy a full day of fun at the Wing & Brew Festival with inflatables, a volleyball tournament, 5K run or walk and much more. Come for the day to enjoy beer, wings and music. For more info, visit www.swiftelcenter.com or call (605) 692-7539.
August 29 Brookings Critical Mass Bike Ride
Sioux River Bicycle Shop, Brookings. 5:30 p.m. Please join the ride! All ages family event. Brookings’ Critical Mass is the last Friday of every month (spring through fall). For more info, visit www.facebook.com/ groups/brookingscriticalmass.
Brookings
Vermillion
August 30-31 The Great Dakota Wine Fest 2014
Valiant Vineyards, Vermillion. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m. Cooking with wine demonstrations. Sangria demonstrations. Door prizes. Amateur wine making competition. Arts & craft vendors. Grape stomp. Winery Tours. Live music. For more info, visit www. greatdakotawinefest.com or call (605) 624-4500.
GET INVOLVED August 2 Bike MS: Sanford Pedal the Plains
Sioux Falls. 7 a.m. Don’t just ride, Bike MS. Experience this fully supported, one-day ride through the Sioux Falls area, benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Choose a long or short route and pedal toward a world free of MS. $100 fundraising minimum plus registration fee. For more info, visit www.myMSbike.org.
August 5 Blue and Chrome Law Enforcement Memorial Celebration
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Parade, walking “poker run,” guided ride through the Black Hills, buffalo dinner, free concert. For more info, visit www.gotmine.com or call (605) 3944115.
August 16 Dye & Dash 5K
Swiftel Center, Brookings. 10 a.m.-Noon. Strut your stuff in your most colorful attire and help support those living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG). For more info, visit www.apm.activecommunities.com/ cityofbrookings.
Windsister’s Poker Run
The Thirsty Duck, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Join the fun at The Windsister’s Poker Run Benefiting The Compass Center – formally known as the Center for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. All vehicles welcome! For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.
August 23 2014 Eastern South Dakota Heart Walk
Falls Park West, Sioux Falls. 8:00 a.m. The Heart Walk is a wellness event that encourages healthy lifestyle choices. For more info, visit www.dtsf. com or call (605) 338-4009.
August 30 727th DAV 10th Annual Charity Poker Run
National Guard Armory, Brookings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $500 Best Hand and many other great prizes. Rain or Shine - any type of vehicle welcome. All proceeds go to the DAV Transportation Fund. For more info, visit www. facebook.com/727DAVPokerRun.
SPORTS August 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 Sioux Falls Canaries Sioux Falls Stadium. Times vary. For more info, visit sfcanaries.com.
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 13)
August 14-16 Legendary Hart Ranch Rodeo
Rapid City. Celebrating 30 years of tradition. Events include Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Numerous vendors and activities throughout the day. For more info, visit www.hartranchresort.com or call 1-800-605-HART (4278).
MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.
August 1 Downtown Block Party on the Eastbank
8th & Railroad Center, Sioux Falls. 6-10 p.m. Enjoy live music, a Battle for the Arts competition, food vendors, beer and wine for purchase and shopping at some of the most unique stores in Sioux Falls. Free admission. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.
The Grisly Hand
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. The Grisly Hand is rock/country/soul from Kansas City. $5. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords. com or call (605) 521-6439.
August 2 Oddfest All Ages Pre-Fest
EVENTS CALENDAR
(ZZ Top cover) and Power Play (rock covers). For more info, visit www. mainstreetsquarerc.com.
Summer Nights Concert Series
7th Street, Downtown Rapid City. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy music, food, and family fun every Thursday this summer. In order of dates: Blake, Judd Hoos, 32 Below, and Thirsty Fish. For more info, visit www. rapidcitysummernights.com.
August 9 Burlap Wolf King
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Nathan Kalish and The Last Callers. $5. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords. com or call (605) 521-6439.
August 11 Future Islands
Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. 7:00 p.m. More bands TBA. 18+. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more info, visit www.store. thecollectiveeffortsunion.com or call (605) 444-4426.
August 21 Kottonmouth Kings
The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. General admission $20, VIP balcony $33. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 3 p.m. Performers include: My Golden Year, Adaptsis, Cordial Spew (Omaha), The Ridgeways (Omaha), Dirty Rotten AllStars, Baltic to Broadway (ND), Somo, Some People’s Kids, Van Eps, Circle of Psychos. $10. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.
The Copyrights
Heiruspecs
August 23 A New Awakening
Bigs Sportsbar, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Performers include Mally, Adapts and more. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/Bigs.Billiards or call (605) 275-2447.
August 3 The Cult
The District, Sioux Falls. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-35. VIP packages $285 includes meet & greet and much more. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.
August 5 Suzie
Total Drag, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Suzie features member of Night Moves (Minneapolis). Also playing: The Fatty Acids (Milwaukee), and CH6R6Z6RD. $5. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.
August 6 The Pines
The District, Sioux Falls. 6:30. With Union Grove Pickers and The Tinderbox. All ages. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more info, visit www. thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.
August 7, 14, 21, 28 Main Street Square Summer Concert Series Main Street Square, Rapid City. 6-9 p.m. In order of dates: Confederate Railroad (country rock), The 55s (outlaw and cow punk country cover), ZZ3
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Mikey Erg and Zach Wilson. $7. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Limitless and Husk. $5. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords.com or call (605) 521-6439.
August 24 Arlo
Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 1 p.m. Also playing: Corvette Cassette and Beat Tiger. $5. All ages. For more info, visit www.totaldragrecords. com or call (605) 521-6439.
August 26 STRFKR
The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Shy Boys. $15 advance general admission, $20 VIP balcony, $20 general admission at the door. All ages. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 2715600.
August 27 Tantric
The District, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Free fan appreciation show. Also playing Emperors and Elephants. For more info, visit www.thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 271-5600.
Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.
(page 14) AUGUST 2014
BEYOND BORDERS with mark lloyd
Borders went bankrupt? So what. That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what’s the next hottest read.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN AUGUST
To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris
Cold Storage, Alaska by John Straley
Clive is coming home to his small hometown in Alaska after serving seven years for dealing coke. He’s got an ailing mother and a brother who has been taking care of her. He’s got an old business partner and a small town policeman who are out to get him. And he’s probably going insane.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by David Shafer
The online underground is the only thing that stands in the way of international media barons from privatizing all information. We are anonymous and we’ve got enough Guy Fawkes masks for everyone.
People are just way cooler on the internet. Some people think so, anyway. You know who you are. Maybe you are one of those people who takes 37 selfies trying to get the perfect picture for your online profile. Maybe you like to tweet inspirational quotes to make all your friends think you are just too smart. Or maybe you are one of those people who likes to act like a tough guy on message boards. Nobody is cooler than an internet thug. But Paul O’Rourke is not one of those guys. Sure, he uses e-mail and surfs the web, but he doesn’t really have on online identity. He doesn’t use Facebook. He doesn’t follow famous people on Twitter. He most definitely does not take selfies for profile pictures. What Paul does do is run his own dental practice. He is a pretty great dentist. He happily fixes all manner of dental disasters with the kind of flair that makes women want him and men want to be him. Well, maybe not that great, but he is a pretty good dentist. He’s booked solid every week and even stays late on Thursdays to accommodate his pa-
tients. But he’s got it good. He enjoys his afternoon mochaccino everyday and usually gets home in time to watch his beloved Red Sox. But then it all starts to go wrong. Out of the blue, someone starts a website for his practice. It certainly wasn’t Paul. He doesn’t have the slightest idea how one even makes a website. And Paul starts to spend way too much time trying to figure out who did it. Maybe it was his dental assistant, Abby. She’s shy and little bit scared of Paul. All day, Paul looks across at her in her little mask that covers her mouth and nose. She’s probably hiding something behind that mask. Maybe she secretly hates Paul and wants to embarrass him. Or Maybe it’s the dental hygienist, Betsy. She’s an older lady who is a little too religious for Paul’s taste. Her high school picture from about 1940, which makes her look young and beautiful, is on the website, and religious overtones fill the short bios of the employees. Or it could be Connie, the receptionist, who also used to be Paul’s girlfriend. Paul hired her because she was attractive and then started dating her. Paul probably should have fired her after they broke up, and Paul is pretty sure she hates him. Or what about the guy who owes Paul $8,000 for some significant dental work that Paul did for him. That guy definitely hates Paul and has already put a terrible review of him on the internet for everyone to see. That guy would love to destroy Paul’s thriving business. Whoever it is, someone is stealing Paul’s identity. And things only get worse when Paul suddenly gets a Facebook and Twitter account, as everyone really likes online Paul better than real Paul. Because everyone is cooler on the internet.
Have a book you want Mark to review? E-mail contact@605magazine.com
p u r c h a s e o n l i n e at
t
w w w. d a i n t y o b s e s s i o n s . c o m / m a g a z i n e
Available on newsstands in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Real Weddings
Ideas & details From the creators of 605 Magazine.
Styled Shoots
(page 16) AUGUST 2014
WAY TOO INDIE
The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
bio: Dustin Jansick is the owner of WayTooIndie. com, which is dedicated on providing you with the most accurate and honest movie reviews and ratings. The site is focused around, but
“DESPITE SOME SHORTCOMINGS, IT REMAINS A DEEPLY COMPELLING DOCUMENTARY ABOUT SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE INFORMATION AGE.”
certainly not limited to, independent films. Dustin, along with other fellow contributors, not only write reviews on indie, foreign and art house films, but also post trailers, news articles and Top-10 lists. Check them out on Facebook and @ WayTooIndie on Twitter.
Documentarian Brian Knappenberger chronologizes the tragic story of Aaron Swartz, one of the internet’s most important figures, who spent his life fighting to make information publicly accessible. Instead of using his prodigy computer programming talents for monetary gain, Swartz put them towards political activism in the name of social justice. Which makes it all the more heartbreaking when ridiculous criminal charges pushed him into taking his own life at the age of 26. I couldn’t have asked for a better audience to see The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz with than the one at SXSW, since the film festival runs parallel with a technology conference (members of the audience gave a standing ovation). Though the documentary may seem like it only appeals to technology enthusiasts, the story is universally shocking and the message it delivers should inspire us all. Aaron Swartz began to show signs of an extraordinary ability to learn at a very early age. Old home videos prove he was able to read at a young age as well as document his boundless enthusiasm to share what he learned with his younger brothers. His instinctive mission statement to
share knowledge with others continued to grow when his family introduced him to computers around the age of 3 or 4. Swartz became obsessed with computers, teaching himself how to write different programming languages. By the time he finished high school, Swartz built an open-access online encyclopedia that allowed anyone to add and edit articles. And this was before Wikipedia even existed. It wasn’t until after Swartz had helped develop the Rich Site Summary (RSS) protocol, launched Creative Commons, and co-founded the popular website Reddit, that he really began to infuse political activism into his repertoire. As a research fellow at Harvard University, Swartz wrote a script that could automatically download the entire catalog of academic journal articles from JSTOR he had access to. However, campus security caught him in the act of saving these articles to a hard drive plugged into their network. Everything spiraled out of control when federal prosecutors tried to make an example out of Swartz by charging him with 13 outrageous felony counts and up to $1 million in fines. Just two days after receiving a second denial for a plea
bargain, Swartz tragically took his own life presumably from the built up pressure by the government. While the story of Aaron Swartz is unquestionably tragic, The Internet’s Own Boy is surprisingly inspirational, focusing on what Swartz was fighting for and not dwelling on the details of his death. The documentary reflects Swartz’s lofty ambitions to protect our freedom of information. After all, limiting our access to information ultimately limits our ability to learn, evolve, and create. However, the documentary is not without its flaws. The Internet’s Own Boy idealizes its own subject, and therefore introduces obvious bias towards its topics, essentially resulting in a tribute documentary. The duration is felt a couple of times when the documentary meanders a bit, like when it dedicates a chapter on explaining the SOPA bill. Despite some of its shortcomings, The Internet’s Own Boy remains a deeply compelling documentary about some of the most important issues of the Information Age.
7.7 out of 10
Dustin Jansick Read full review: http://way2in.de/s2
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 17)
ALSO WATCHING: THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
8.0 out of 10
Bernard Boo Read full review: http://way2in.de/qn
The film is less about the sadness of cancer than it is about the wry skepticism and wild energy of teenagers. Being a teen is a beautifully flawed experience on its own, but Hazel and Gus’ poise in the face of doom makes their story all the more inspiring and memorable. The film’s ending, while predictably tragic, doesn’t define the experience. Yes, it’s manipulative, and yes, tears will be shed by the bucketful. But what will stick with you is the strong chemistry between the young lovebirds, which is the greatest victory for any romance movie. Color me impressed. HAPPY CHRISTMAS
6.9 out of 10
Dustin Jansick Read full review: http://way2in.de/ry
No one makes indie improvisational comedies fixated on placid relationship observations better than Joe Swanberg. He spent his career producing loosely outlined scripts that trade complicated plots for light storytelling with naturalistic tendencies. And he has made a lot of them. Happy Christmas marks Swanberg’s 16th full-length feature in just nine years and is his most personal film to date. Swanberg bases the script off his real life, playing a filmmaker trying to raise a child in a home where both parents are artists, which forces one of them to put their career on hold. The film is indirectly dedicated to the one who does the sacrificing as its focus is on the hardships of leaving and re-entering the workforce. BEGIN AGAIN
7.5 out of 10
Bernard Boo Read full review: http://way2in.de/sm
Begin Again champions the principles of loyalty over money and realness over fakery, though it flirts with hokey Hollywood manipulativeness so often it almost shoots itself in the foot. It ultimately passes the authenticity test with flying colors, however, due to strong, heartfelt performances and well-written tunes that dovetail perfectly into and out of John Carney’s script. It won’t change anyone’s life or be heralded as a modern romance classic, but Begin Again is a fine, good-natured movie perfectly tailored for light summer viewing.
(page 18) AUGUST 2014
PROFILES IN SOUND
Submitted Images.
AUGUST MUSIC PREVIEW 74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Performers When: August 1-10 Where: Sturgis Details: At the 2014 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the live music may be the only thing to rival the bikes in sheer awesomeness. This year, rally-goers can enjoy a lineup that’s bigger and better than ever before. At Easyriders Saloon and Steakhouse, three dozen acts over 10 days include Skillet, Montgomery Gentry, Everclear and Hairball. All live events at Easyriders are free to the public. For more info, visit www. easyriderssaloon.com or call (605) 5612400. The Buffalo Chip Campground is bringing in some of the biggest names in country and rock music as well, this year’s lineup includes Motley Crue, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Florida Georgia Line and ZZ Top. Ticket prices vary. For more info, visit www.thebuffalochip. com or call (605) 347-9000. Oddfest 3 When: August 15-17
Where: Latitude 44, Sioux Falls Details: Oddfest is back for a third year showcasing some of the region’s best punk, metal and hardcore bands. The three-day event kicks off with a Friday night bill full of local acts like The Amidon Affair, Talk Rock and Th’ Rattletrap. Saturday gets a bit heavier with locals Fantome and Husk, Minneapolis-based In Defence, Kansas City’s Troglodyte, and Byleth from Omaha. The fest wraps up Sunday with more Minneapolis invasion, courtesy of Mad Dogs of Glory and Sweet Karate (both featuring Sioux Falls natives), and the long-awaited reunion of Sioux Fallsbased Patient 957. Admission is $8 per night. 21+. For more info, including a full list of bands, call (605) 338-0943 or search “Oddfest 3” on Facebook. Atmosphere When: August 24 @ 7 p.m. Where: The District , Sioux Falls Details: Atmosphere is heading back to Sioux Falls for the North of Hell Tour. The Minneapolis hip hop duo is on the road to support their eighth studio album, Southsiders. The album’s name is a
shout out to MC Sean “Slug” Daley and producer Anthony “Ant” Davis’s native neighborhood. According to Slug, the new release is a natural progression from 2011’s The Family Sign, “I’m starting to think, ‘What is a post–family man? What am I supposed to rap about now?’ I’m sticking to my roots, rapping about what I’m doing, what I think about. This record is — much like the other ones — a very detailed look at my life.” One song to watch for - “Kanye West,” which the group calls a high-five to the rapper whose emotional reactions are often misperceived as not caring. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more info, visit www. thedistrictsf.com or call (605) 2715600. LifeLight When: August 29-31 Where: Worthing Details: It’s a music festival with a mission: “Taking the Church outside the walls, bringing Light into the darkness with the life-changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” LifeLight has come a long way from the church lawn where it began in 1998.
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 19)
PROFILES IN SOUND
Submitted Images.
The annual Christian music festival has become an eastern South Dakota Labor Day tradition. Last year, more than 300,000 people took part in the three days of music, worship and service. This year, acts include Skillet, Michael W. Smith, for KING & COUNTRY, RED, Colton Dixon, The Afters, Sanctus Real, Big Daddy Weave, Hawk Nelson, Capital Kings, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Remedy Drive, We As Human and speakers Nick Hall, Ken Ham and Scott Dawson. 2014 is LifeLight’s first year as a ticketed event. For more info, visit www.LifeLight.org or call (605) 3382847. REVELING ON THE RIVER The second annual Downtown Riverfest August 16 will be an evening of music, food and celebration on the banks of the Big Sioux River. In addition to two stages of live music, folks will be able to stroll through art booths, enjoy the kids’ area and purchase food, beer and wine from vendors on-site. The evening of kicks off with music from Burlap Wolf King on the Great Western Bank Riverfront Amphitheater
stage at 4:30 p.m. Burlap Wolf King is Sioux Falls-based Thomas Hentges’s altindie-folk project, which has been commended for its deeply introspective, well-structured songwriting. Next up on the main stage is Black Hills-based Jami Lynn & Dylan James at 6:30 p.m. Classically trained vocalist, banjo and guitar player Jami Lynn teams up with flat-picking master Dylan James for jazz and folk songs that have been described as “equal parts Carter Family, Billie Holiday and Tin Pan Alley.” Deeper Than Square takes the main stage at 7:45 p.m. The locally-sourced super-group is comprised of South Dakota Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Jim Groth, Dave Wood, Mark Lane, Butch Zierath and Bobby Berge. Headlining the main stage at 9:30 p.m. is Main Avenue Warehouse. The Sioux Falls-based funk ensemble features several familiar faces from the local music scene, including trumpet player Jim Speirs, bassist Andrew Reinartz, and percussionist Mike Hart. The Midcontinent Communications Second Stage will host Mitchell-based multi-instrumentalist Billy Lurken
starting at 4 p.m. and Sioux Falls singersongwriter Greyson Schulz starting at 7 p.m. The evening will end with a fireworks display at around 10:50 p.m. Those who attended the first Riverfest likely remember the massive crowd that turned out. Brienne Maner with Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. says this year’s event should be even more enjoyable and easy to navigate, “We did have a problem with congestion last year, which was a great problem to have. We expected two to four thousand people and ended up having about ten thousand people, so we’re hoping for another stellar year.” People are encouraged to walk, bike or even kayak to the event. For those who are driving, downtown parking is free in ramps and on the street on weekends. “You can come to the event, go check out the East Bank, go downtown, and just kind of stroll around,” says Maner. “It’ll just be a really wonderful night to experience a newly revitalized area of downtown Sioux Falls.” Downtown Riverfest is free to the public. For more info, visit www.dtsf.com or call (605) 338-4009.
(page 20) AUGUST 2014
HACKING AWAY
lifehack
(ˈlaɪfˌhæk)
—n any procedure or action that solves a problem, simplifies a task, reduces frustration, etc, in one’s everyday life
CORN FOR A GROUP – OR A PARTY OF ONE
CO OL E R COR N
• • • •
Shuck ears of corn. Place corn in clean cooler. Pour in two kettles of boiling water and close lid. Open 30 minutes later and enjoy!
M ICROWAVE COR N
• • • • •
Look for recipe ideas using your leftover corn on 605magazine.com.
Place in-husk corn ears in microwave (do not stack). Cook on high for three to five minutes (three minutes for one or two ears, add a minute for every two extra ears). Let corn sit for one minute. Carefully cut off the blunt end. Grip the other end (where you’d normally peel the husk back) and squeeze. Corn should slip out cleanly. Careful, it’ll be hot!
(page 22) AUGUST 2014
AT HOME WITH JAMIE VOIGT
“I like to go to Key West. I like Sloppy Joe’s bar where Hemmingway used to hang out – I’m a big Hemmingway fan – so I decided to make the sign.” (pictured opposite page bottom left).
JAMIE VOIGT “It’s a work in progress,” said Jamie Voigt of his loft in downtown Sioux Falls’ historic Harvester Building. With 14-foot ceilings throughout the 2,500 square foot space, it feels more like a villa than an apartment. The wood floors are original to the 1915 structure. Voigt says building owner Rick Gourley has tried to keep it as architecturally natural as possible. It’s a vision that has clearly been realized. Along with the brick walls, wooden beams and exposed ductwork, one can’t help but feel a profound sense of history in Voigt’s comfortably furnished home. “I’ve researched the building a little bit,” he says. “There’s not much out there, but the neatest thing I found was in 1917, some German spies coming through on the railroad started a fire here. It’s actually in the history of the Sioux Falls Fire Department. We talk about terrorism all the time, but you never think about it here.” That reverence for the past is apparent in Voigt’s decorating choices as well. His living space is jam-packed with art
(most is his own original work), family history and artifacts collected from his travels as vice president of Centennial Homes, which has offices in South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana. The pieces fit into distinct themes, woven together to create the visual bonanza in which Voigt lives. The first thing one may notice is a large collection of decoys. The Mitchell native is an avid outdoorsman, even considering a career as a game warden while studying at Northern State University. On top of the kitchen cabinets, he has several working decoys, and in the guest bedroom is his collection of mason decoys, many of which date back to the 1800’s. This love of waterfowl led to the nickname “Goose,” and the naming of The Goose Pit Art Shoppe, which is Voigt’s vehicle for philanthropy. The self-taught artist donates original paintings and roughly 90 percent of the proceeds from his art to local
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 23)
AT HOME
“This is an old paper press that would make the postmark from Scotland, South Dakota where my family is from. The date is ‘1889 Dakota Territory.’ It still works.” (pictured top right).
non-profits, like his church and the Washington Pavilion, “I’m doing it as a hobby, but more as a way to pay back the community.” Citing junior high and high school art teachers as major influences, 50-year-old Voigt didn’t start painting in earnest until about 2005. Voigt points to a dusky water scene in his living room, “I was down in Key West and I caught a barracuda. My guide said to me, ‘Without a picture, this is just going to be a pretty good story.’ So I came home bought three tubes of paint and the biggest piece of canvas I could find and I painted that picture.” A room right off the main living space serves as a studio. It’s a place where Voigt can listen to his vast collection of rock music and lose himself in the creative process. The studio is also his “messy room,” which he says the cleaning lady avoids. Voigt’s love for entertaining is expressed in his decorating choices as well. His loft features several wellstocked racks of wine, which he’s collected over the past 15 years. The collection isn’t full of rare vintages or showy bottles, but rather drinkable, approachable wines that he genuinely enjoys. Voigt also has an impressively well-stocked bar cabinet he commissioned from Showplace Kitchens. It comes in handy when he hosts gatherings for friends, family and fellow Shriners, “I always try to make sure that when someone comes over, I have whatever their favorite beverage is.”
AT HOME with JAMIE VOIGT
But due to his 200 travel days per year, Voigt says his fridge “pretty much has pop and beer in it. And frozen food.” One of the apartment’s most covetous features is a 600 square foot wrap-around deck with views of the Cathedral and Old Courthouse Museum clock tower. It makes for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Voigt says his deck is a popular place during events like Hot Harley Nights, but on an average evening, sitting on his second-story perch is simply peaceful, “Every once in a while, if it’s real quiet, you can hear the Falls. Especially after all the rain.” Voigt was a homeowner until 2008, when he traded the house and yard for the loft life. He says it’s a lot easier than one might think, “I can leave on Monday morning at six and come back at six Friday night and I don’t have to worry about, ‘Did the yard get mowed?’ ‘Did somebody shovel the snow?’” He’s also loving the proximity to farmer’s markets, the bike trail, and downtown nightspots. “Friday night, I get home and put the car in the garage,” Voigt says, smiling, “I walk down to Paramount, eat at Minerva’s, walk to Stogeez, walk to Latitude 44. By three o’clock Saturday, I’ve run my errands and I’m downtown until Monday morning when I go back to work.” For more information about The Goose Pit Art Shoppe, visit www.thegoosepit.com. To learn more about Gourley properties, like the Harvester Building, visit www.gourleyproperties.com or call (605) 339-1466.
“As you see, I like the tropics, so this is an actual coconut tree. I’ve got small palm trees, and a bamboo plant. The nice thing about this apartment with the great windows is it gets a lot of light.” (pictured top left).
(page 24) AUGUST 2014
You have your wedding planned, now what? L e t u s h a n d l e t h e r es t . . .
4
Banquet rooms
[ up to [ 215 guests
Re h e arsal Dinne rs Bach e lor/ Bach e lore t t e Par t i es S howe rs Gif t-Ope ning B runch
w w w.tgators.com
•
605.582.2520
•
1013 N Splitro ck Blvd, Brand on, SD
back to school shopping doesn't have to be just for your kids t n e w a r r iva l s w eekl y s
Lo cat e d at t h e br id ges on 57 t h
sdbookfestival.com
(page 26) AUGUST 2014
A TASTE OF SARCASM BY DENISE DEPAOLO
196 E. 6th St. Sioux Falls www.facebook.com/themarketonphillips (605) 275-9463
THE MARKET “Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.” – Andre Simon The Market seems to have found its home in downtown Sioux Falls’ historic Harvester Building. The large, airy space on the first floor is full of high-end rustic appeal. The front porch features a handful of tables for outdoor dining and drinking, while the inside is dark and cool with half a dozen booths. The walls are lined with hundreds of bottles of wine and other items one might tuck into a gift basket for a person they hope to impress. My dining companion and I stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. Several of the tables were occupied outside, but only one other couple had chosen a spot indoors. It felt blasphemous to sit inside on a perfect summer day, but I was there to check things out, not enjoy the sun. The gentleman serving us stopped by immediately and told us about the specials. The menu was small, though one might call it “select.” We initially ordered the Smoked Trout Plate, Pos’s Pulled Pork Sammie and the Grilled Pineapple Salad. However, the Grilled Pineapple Salad was not available, so we ordered the Sausage Medley in its place (not quite as healthy, but three dis-
tinct sausages in one dish was an enticing prospect). The food arrived very quickly, and after photographing it quite conspicuously, we dug in. The trout came with a couple pieces of toasted bread and a little basket of crackers. It was topped with pickled onions and served with a very subtle horseradish sauce. I’m a horseradish fan, so I was initially hoping for a bit more punch, but put together, the flavors were perfectly balanced. Neither the sauce nor the onions overpowered the smokiness of the trout, which was served as a skin-on filet. The Sausage Medley was hearty and packed with flavor. It featured Andouille, kielbasa and chicken mushroom sausages sautéed with tomatoes, peppers and onions. This would be an awesome dish for someone watching carbs. I’ve had similar dishes elsewhere that always include pasta, but this one was fine as-is. No need for added starch. It did come with toasted garlic bread on the side, which I used as a vehicle for more trout and pickled onions. The meat on Pos’s Pulled Pork Sammie was tender and heaped on a bun topped with both poppy and sesame seeds. It
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 27)
FREE SONICARE TOOTHBRUSH WITH NEW PATIENT EXAM, CLEANING, AND X-RAYS
was served with a ramekin of au jus that made the sandwich savory and flavorful. Not the most exciting sandwich, but better than your average city picnic or graduation party fare. However, the pulled pork did come with our choice of a side – baked beans, soup or mac ‘n’ cheese. We picked the mac ‘n’ cheese, which derives its creamy goodness from a blend of 12 separate artisan cheeses. The highly concentrated cheesiness and thoughtful addition of green onions easily made it the star of the plate. Once we were finished eating, we chatted while draining our drinks. After several minutes, we began piling our plates toward the edge of the table to signal our readiness for the check. Several minutes later, the server who was working outside stopped by and grabbed the dishes. After at least another 10 minutes of glancing at our watches and staring at empty glasses, our server stopped and asked us whether we’d like our check. We didn’t time it from our last bite, but by a conservative estimate, it took at least 25 minutes to pay and leave after we were done with our food. Had this been a date night with my husband, no big deal. At lunchtime when you have an hour window, that’s just crazy. Sure, we could have been more aggressive about getting our check, since our server was in the same room the entire time and he had only one other table. But, as we were there doing a restaurant review, it was important to have a natural experience. Bottom line – if you want to get in and out, be prepared to ask for the bill. If you have time for a leisurely, delicious meal followed by no pressing obligations, The Market is for you. It’s the facts... · After five years near 10th and Phillips, owners Laurel and Doug Lather moved The Market to the Harvester Building on East 6th Street in early June. · The Market carries so many wines, you could drink a different one every day for a year and not try them all. But The Market isn’t just about wine. Its spirits room stocks a wide variety of cordials, vodka, bourbon, and single malt scotch. There’s even craft beer. · In addition to various compotes and charcuterie, The Market carries more than 50 cheeses from all over the world at any given time. (ATMOSPHERE) The low lighting, wine racks and soft, jazzy music make this the perfect place to decompress, eat and browse. (SERVICE) It started strong, but when I’m done, I’m ready to go. (TASTE) Everything was very tasty and beautifully presented.
DR. MATT KRIVARCHKA 1511 W. Holly Boulevard, Brandon, SD 605.582.5000 www.todaysfamilydentistrysd.com Receive gift after completion of New Patient appointment. This offer not valid with any other offers and must have coupon. Limit 1 per family. Certain restrictions apply.All Dental Insurance plans accepted. In-Network for Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna Dental, and United Concordia.
(page 28) AUGUST 2014
DELISH DELIGHTS PRAIRIE BERRY
Prairie Berry has arrived on Sioux Falls’ East Bank, occupying an 8th Street space that embodies both ease and elegance. The Black Hills-based vintner is known for its singular wines, like Red Ass Rhubarb. Now, the iconic rhubarb and berry blend is reimagined in Prairie Berry’s Red Assarita. The perfect complement to something sweet, tangy and crimson is something garlicky, earthy and green. From the chive cream cheese to the local micro-greens, the Open-Faced Avocado Sandwich is bursting with the flavors of summer. For more information about Prairie Berry East Bank, visit www.prairieberry.com/eastbank or call (605) 496-7175.
RED ASSARITA 1 bottle Red Ass Rhubarb wine 1 ½ cups margarita mix (without tequila) Fresh lime, cut into wedges Margarita salt & ice (optional) Combine wine and margarita mix. Chill. Prepare glasses by running a lime wedge around the edges, then dipping in margarita salt. Add ice if desired. Pour Red Assarita into the glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 29)
DELISH DELIGHTS
OPEN-FACED AVOCADO SANDWICH PREP: 15 MINUTES
1 slice of Artisan Multi Grain Bread 1 oz. of chive cream cheese spread ½ ripe avocado sliced 1 oz. micro green herb mix ½ oz. garlic cilantro drizzle Garlic Cilantro Drizzle ½ cup rice wine vinegar, ½ cup sugar, simmer 5 minutes to make simple syrup. Then add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, 1 oz. of chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 garlic clove minced. Slice bread, brush with olive oil and lightly toast. Evenly spread chive cream cheese over bread. Slice avocado and place on bread. Drizzle with garlic cilantro sauce. Top with micro greens.
(page 30) AUGUST 2014
GET INVOLVED
“It’s getting to be Sioux Falls’ largest rodeo. We had close to 3,000 people out here last year. It’s family-friendly. We don’t sell alcohol or tobacco. We want to be good role models for the boys.”
XTREME EVENT CHALLENGE RODEO The McCrossan Boys Ranch Xtreme Event Challenge Rodeo is a highly anticipated day for the 65 boys living on the 80-acre campus on Sioux Falls’ northwest edge. In addition to being the organization’s most important summer fundraiser, it’s a chance to show the public and their families how far they’ve come. Many South Dakotans know what living on a farm or ranch can do for kids. Helping with daily chores and taking care of animals teaches responsibility, while showing the tangible results of one’s work. At McCrossan Boys Ranch, staff and residents have been living by that ethos for nearly six decades. It’s home to boys ages 9 to 20 who have displayed at-risk behaviors or come from difficult situations. At the ranch, kids receive counseling, equine therapy, schooling, medical care and the attention they need to get back on a positive track. The boys are involved in 4H, the draft horse program and even high school sports. Newly-sanctioned McCrossan has basketball, cross-country and track teams. “Kids can kind of figure out what their niche is,” said director of development Chrissy Menning. “We actually had a boy who got to go to state in track this year. He’d never run track before and he made it to state, which a lot of kids never get to even do. So we find a lot of these strengths in our boys.” Events like an annual spring banquet and August’s rodeo keep the ranch running. A typical stay is six to nine months, but there are also boys who will call McCrossan’s home for years. That means it must function as any other home, even on holidays. “This past Christmas was the highest I’ve seen. Sixty percent of our boys were on campus. That’s why we raise donations and have events – so we can raise these kids and give them the Submitted Image.
opportunities that everyone else’s kids get,” said Menning. The McCrossan Boys Ranch Xtreme Event Challenge Rodeo is Saturday, August 23. Gates open at 4 p.m., so spectators can partake in a homemade ranch-style meal and shop at vendor booths. Music from Mogen’s Heroes will start at 4:30 p.m. and wrap up around 5:30 p.m. That’s when the boys living at the ranch get to shine, participating in the grand opening. “We have a really awesome entrance where the boys come in with flags and our big hitch wagon, which McCrossan’s is famous for, with our draft horses,” said Menning. “They come roaring into the arena. The crowd loves to see the boys and they love to have people come and see their home.” This year’s rodeo will include bull riding courtesy of the Northern Bull Riding Tour, barrel racing (every year, more than 100 women try out for 25 spots), mutton busting for kids, and of course, a rodeo clown. “We have a wonderful clown this year named Jeremy Trulock. He’s got a trick pony called Mufasa. I really think the kids will love that,” said Menning. The public is invited to not only show up to watch, but volunteer and participate as well. For more information about the McCrossan Boys Ranch Xtreme Event Challenge Rodeo and where to buy tickets, visit www. mccrossan.org or call (605) 339-1203.
(page 32) AUGUST 2014
CHECKLIST August
Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!
Image courtesy of the Sioux Empire Fair.
SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR August 1-10 W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls Price: $7 for Adults, $2 for kids 6-12 More info: www.siouxempirefair.com | (605) 367-7178 Ten days of deep fried, fresh squeezed fun begin with pig calling, The Newlywed Game, a pie eating contest and free anniversary cake. Be sure to check out the Pipestone Discovery Barn, featuring the Thank a Farmer Magic Show. Also new this year – White Tiger Discovery. Free entertainment with fair admission includes: Collective Soul, Hairball, Josh Turner, Buckcherry, The Beach Boys, Randy Houser, Scotty McCreery, and Pro Rodeo. BONUS! Free admission until 1 p.m. Monday-Friday
Image courtesy of Easyriders Saloon.
74TH ANNUAL STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY August 4-11 Sturgis More info: www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com | (605) 720-0800 Once again, the Black Hills is playing host to the biggest and best party of the year for motorcycle enthusiasts. Last year, nearly 400,000 people showed up for the week-long event. Visitors will be able to check out thousands of fabulous bikes of all makes and models, watch races and concerts and participate in group rides through some of America’s most stunning landscapes. BONUS! New this year, visitors can pick up a daily newspaper full of rally-related news, courtesy of The Rapid City Journal and Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
TODD BARRY
Image courtesy of Todd Barry.
August 22 @ 7 p.m. Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls More info: www.siouxfallsorpheum.com | (605) 367-4616 New York-based comedian and actor Todd Barry is known for roles on TV shows like Flight of the Conchords, Bored to Death, and Louie. He has made several appearances performing standup comedy on programs like The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and appeared in two Comedy Central Presents specials. Barry is known for embodying a low-key, intelligent, thoroughly original comedy style. BONUS! Openers include South Dakota-bred Portland comic Sean Jordan and St. Louis-based comedian Sean O’Brien.
Image courtesy of the South Dakota State Fair.
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR August 28-September 1 Huron Price: Daily admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids More info: www.sdstatefair.com | (605) 353-7340 Expect five days jam-packed with contests, concerts and commerce. Events include livestock, art and food competitions, a classic car show, the Miss SD State Fair Scholarship Pageant, the Red Wilk Construction CBR Bull Bash, and daily performances at the Royal White Tiger Discovery Exhibit. Grandstand headliners include music from Alabama, the Josh Abbott Band, and Boston. BONUS! Free gate admission after 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and after 3 p.m. Monday. For those who show up a day early, $1 carnival rides Wednesday, August 27.
OFF THE GRID WITH PEPPERMINT ENERGY Images by Dan Thorson, on-site images by Peppermint Energy Written by Denise DePaolo
“If you’ve ever seen the picture of Earth at night and what’s lit up and what isn’t, we’re where the light doesn’t show up. We’re going where there isn’t a grid.”
B
rian Gramm holds up his hands to indicate remote swaths of Africa and other parts of the world where outsiders rarely venture on an imaginary globe. Because the walls are still bare in Peppermint Energy’s brand new south Sioux Falls office space, the former-accountant-turned-CEO-turned-entrepreneurial-visionary can’t rely on a real map to make his point. However, the passion with which he speaks about his invention and its possible lifesaving applications makes additional visual aids unnecessary. Peppermint Energy makes a portable device called the Forty2 Solar Generator. “It’s a utility in a box,” explains Gramm. “We’ve shrunk it and made it about three feet by three feet and made it so you can carry it around, so you can take your utility wherever you want it to be. It’s got a pretty significant amount of solar. It’s got battery management in there, so when the sun goes down, you can continue to use it.” The Forty2 was designed to be as userfriendly as possible. Gramm says as long as a person knows what an outlet looks like, they’ll know how to use it, “There’s nothing to hook up. There’s an on and off switch, which is pretty obvious, but there’s no cords, there’s no instructions. It’s as simple as ‘open it up, turn it on, plug in.’” It’s also affordable. Based on the battery size, the Forty2 ranges in price from about
$1,500.00 to $2,500.00. The battery size also determines the weight. Ranging between 50 and 70 pounds, most adults can manage it with the help of the carry strap. And even the smallest one can simultaneously charge a half dozen phones, run a small refrigerator, a television, a fan, and several LED lights 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s easy for those of us living with outlets every few feet to take this type of energy capability for granted, but for people living in places like Haiti, Tanzania, Ghana and Papua New Guinea, it can mean the difference between life and unnecessary death. For example, an outbreak of polio is sweeping through portions of Africa right now. “The reason there’s an outbreak is what’s frustrating to me,” says Gramm. “The vaccine for polio has to be refrigerated and these outbreaks are happening in remote, rural places.” With the help of the Forty2, Gramm believes lives can be saved. By utilizing the product, the vaccine can be transported in a refrigerator in any vehicle for as long as it takes to reach villages threatened by the deadly, debilitating illness. However, most of the people who need it still have no idea Peppermint Energy exists. That is partly due to a lack of any real marketing. Right now, Peppermint Energy’s solar generators can be found in 23 countries, and that’s because people have discovered the startup through word of mouth or online re
search, a fact that astounds Gramm. “As you guys were walking in, I was in the office talking to someone who was asking to be a distributor in Nigeria,” he says. “That is, fortunately, more common than you might think. People are literally finding us. So then it becomes an issue of ‘Can we help them?’ Obviously the population base isn’t wealthy, so what can they afford? If they can’t afford it, but have a legitimate need – whether it’s to build a clinic or a school – do we have people here in the U.S. we can reach out to and say, ‘Look, we’re organizing a project that’s in Nigeria,’ in this case, ‘are you guys willing to help?’”
Another challenge is getting Forty2’s to the people who need them. Gramm says even with today’s capabilities, there’s no guidebook to follow for shipping items to the most remote parts of the world, which makes every attempt a unique adventure. “We had to ship a container load to Papua New Guinea,” he recalls. “But we had to ship it to a tiny little island which doesn’t have a real port. The only port there is a private company’s place where they have their ships go in and out. It’s not like FedEx has a spot on their website to ship to this guy’s port on some island in Papua New Guinea. Nothing is standard or easy.”
Although getting the product to those who need it takes a little elbow grease, Gramm isn’t one to shy away from hard work. He holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from University of South Dakota and an MBA from University of Minnesota. He says the plan was to work on Wall Street. Instead, he founded IT and legal consulting firm called Milo Belle (“It was basically to keep executives out of jail”), which he sold in 2010. The plan was to take a year off, decompress and figure his next move. Gramm says within two weeks, he was teaching at USD, serving on another company’s board, and had started the early stages of what
would become Peppermint Energy. The idea for Peppermint Energy and the Forty2 came to Gramm in bits and pieces. He was taken by the notion of clean and renewable energy, but put off by the astronomical costs of building and maintaining large-scale wind farms and solar operations. Then one day, while tailgating, the dots connected. “It was a beautiful day. Not a cloud in the sky. Gas generators aren’t allowed at the tailgating spot I was at, because of the noise and the smell,” he remembers. “I was just sitting there thinking, ‘There should be a way I can be watching college football as I’m sitting out
here. There’s got to be a way we can do that with solar.’” Gramm calls it divine intervention. Despite never having an engineering thought in his life, suddenly, he clearly saw a picture of what would become the Forty2. He would take those gigantic, expensive solar panels and shrink them down, “So instead of what we’re used to – which is an outlet every six feet – we’re going to change that dynamic entirely. We’re going to bring the outlet to wherever you need to have power.” As a result, Gramm’s tailgates have become a lot more fun, “I have a Direct TV satellite dish, a 40-inch TV, and usually we have a crock pot plugged in. Depending on how hot it is, we might have a little fridge.” While acknowledging the possibilities of the Forty2 as a luxury item for American tailgaters and campers, Gramm says the product’s genesis shames him a bit, considering the wider humanitarian possibilities that quickly came to his attention. “When you can take that idea and give it to someone in Haiti, that’s a whole different ballgame,” he says. “By bringing them refrigeration, we’re fundamentally changing people’s lives. All the sudden, they’re able to have penicillin.” But the Forty2 does have its limits. People often ask Gramm whether they can call their local utility company and disconnect. The answer is no. It won’t run your whole house. Peppermint Energy isn’t trying to become a replacement for the grid. It’s trying to go to where the 1.3 billion people worldwide who don’t have access to the grid live. That doesn’t mean there aren’t useful applications close to home, though. Gramm says aside from the obvious recreational uses, his product could be used by the agriculture industry out in the field or in parts of South Dakota’s reservations, where power can be expensive and spotty. Gramm says it’s what the Forty2 is being used for elsewhere in the world, though,
that has put his comfortable life into rather sharp perspective. While he initially expected the Forty2 to be used to power fans and other cooling devices in areas South Dakotans would consider unbearably hot, people living there immediately started thinking bigger. “It’s a blast to hear someone say ‘If I had that, you know what I could do? We could have a business during the day and then at night have it at my house.” Gramm recalls, “A gentleman we met in Haiti – his mind immediately went to, ‘I’d be able to earn enough money for my family to eat twice every day.’” While Peppermint Energy has been met with an abundance of enthusiasm in the philanthropic and tech worlds, one question keeps coming up. Why does it continue to operate in South Dakota? Gramm finds this question frustrating and a little insulting. He’s a native of Avon who graduated high school in Parkston and is raising a family with his wife, who is a Brandon native. His business partner, Chris Maxwell, is also from Parkston and the company they’ve built has reached two dozen countries
in less than four years with minimal outreach. Gramm feels that he’s doing just fine where he is. “I do the same thing every time when I’m talking to these folks and they tell me to move to San Francisco or Boston or Texas. I say, ‘While I appreciate that, why?’ They say, ‘We have the brain power, we have the capital.’ And I say, ‘That’s interesting. Have you been to South Dakota?’ They kind of snicker at me like, ‘Who in their right mind would ever go to South Dakota on purpose?’” Gramm’s eyes narrow, “I say, ‘I tell you what. Come to South Dakota, spend a little time here, and if you still think I need to come to San Francisco, we’ll talk about it.’ Of course no one’s ever done it.” That means Gramm will continue to grow his business in Sioux Falls, secure in the knowledge that his idea to make tailgating even more fun is slowly, but surely, changing the world. To learn more about Peppermint Energy, visit www.peppermintenergy.com (605) 731-8201. Follow Brian Gramm on Twitter: @Peppermint
THE SCOOP
(page 44) AUGUST 2014
“You’ll be able to taste our still wines and sparkling wines, and as you’re tasting, you’ll be able to see our production area where I make the sparklings in the traditional Champagne method.”
BELLE JOLI’ WINERY South Dakota isn’t known for its bubbly, but the Jackson family hopes to change that by opening the state’s first sparkling wine house in Sturgis. At Belle Joli’ Winery’s picturesque new destination, guests will be able to see the entire winemaking process – from fruit to glass. Visitors to Deadwood have been able to enjoy Belle Joli’ wines for the past several years in the Main Street tasting room, but in Sturgis, guests will be able to immerse themselves in the wine experience. “What’s really nice about our new Sturgis facility is it’ll be more of a destination spot where you’ll be able to walk through five acres of vineyard on site,” said winemaker Matthew Jackson. “You’ll be able to taste our still wines and sparkling wines, and as you’re tasting, you’ll be able to see our production area where I make the sparklings in the traditional Champagne method.” Jackson is a Belle Fourche native, but learned the art of winemaking while studying at CSU Fresno. He and his wife, Choi, partnered with his parents, John and Patty, to start growing grapes in 2000 – each member of the foursome bringing something essential to the award-winning brand. For those attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Belle Joli’ will serve as an option to get away from the crowds and
Submitted Image.
noise. Overlooking vineyards and the iconic “Sturgis” sign, guests will be able to enjoy flights of wine for five dollars, as well as cheese and meat plates. The wine flights can be catered to a person’s tastes – in addition to the sweeter fruit wines South Dakota wineries are known for, Belle Joli’ offers drier varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc. The Jacksons have to bring in grapes from elsewhere to make their full repertoire, but they grow a large portion themselves in vineyards in Belle Fourche and now Sturgis. CFO and sommelier Choi Jackson said that surprises visitors more than anything, “In Deadwood, a lot of people ask me, ‘How can you grow the grapes in South Dakota?’ I just want to let them know we can do it here, and ask them to come out and try our wines.” “We’d love for everybody to stop out, taste our products,” added Matthew. “I think a lot of people have been surprised in general that the Midwest can make such nice quality wines.” The Belle Joli’ Sparkling House is located at 3951 Vanocker Canyon Road, one-half mile south of exit 32 on I-90. The Deadwood tasting room is located at 594 Main Street. For more info, visit www.bellejoli.com or call (605)571-1006.
(page 46) AUGUST 2014
THE REAL DEAL
Name: Eric McDonald Age: 37 Hometown: Seattle, Wash. Specialty: Bootstrapping a startup tech company
“And I feel like some of the most important things in life are rarely discussed, so I try to have those heart to hearts with people. People know that deep down I care about them as an individual, not just as a number. “
ERIC MCDONALD When the healthcare industry began the shift from paper to digital, DocuTAP was one of the first to show up at the party. The Sioux Falls-based company (whose software is used today in urgent care facilities in 45 states) began in 2000 with a college grad’s vision – that mobile devices would change the world. DocuTAP CEO Eric McDonald spent six years creating a product that would allow clinics to register patients, bill them and access their records using handheld devices. Then, he began building a company to help grow the product. That idea is now supported by a team of more than 200 people, necessitating the move to a larger office space. Earlier this year, DocuTAP took over the former Western Surety Building in downtown Sioux Falls, bringing an injection of creative, tech-savvy vitality to Phillips Avenue. McDonald sat down with 605 Magazine to talk about what else DocuTAP brings to the table. What does DocuTAP bring to the Sioux Falls job market? I think it brings not just quantity, but quality jobs. So we have higher paying jobs. We’ve got a wide variety of positions here. There are probably 25 or 30 different positions that you could apply for at DocuTAP. What’s DocuTAP’s workplace culture like? We have a laidback environment. You’ll see everybody, for the most part, in jeans and t-shirts. We run hard. We also play hard. We have a high standard. We try to hold people accountable to that high standard. We’re not looking to just fill seats. We’re growing quickly. We’ve added 135 positions in the last 18 months. But our goal isn’t that it’s just a warm body. It’s the best dang body you’re going to find in the region.
What are you like as a boss? I like to have fun. I like to develop personal relationships with all my employees as much as I can. I’m always asking about family. I’ve got five kids. And I feel like some of the most important things in life are rarely discussed, so I try to have those heart to hearts with people. People know that deep down I care about them as an individual, not just as a number. Which other local tech entrepreneurs do you admire? [Peppermint Energy CEO] Brian Gramm. I love Brian. I love what he’s doing – pushing the envelope. He’s building a good culture with his company, so he’s probably the first one I’d point to. Also, Paul Ten Haken and what he’s doing at Click Rain. It’s a little different tech play, but it’s still in that tech world. Those are probably my two go-to guys. What are your long term goals for DocuTAP? One of them is to just dominate the urgent care space and be the best at it. Right now, it’s a little bit of a land grab. The urgent care space is an emerging market that is going to change the way healthcare is delivered. Urgent care is ondemand healthcare. We live in an on-demand society – ‘I want my healthcare now, I want my Starbucks now.’ That’s the society we live in. The urgent care spaces that we know today are going to evolve over the next five years, and I see DocuTAP leading that change through technology. To learn more about DocuTAP, visit www.docutap.com or call 1-877-697-4696.
(page 48) AUGUST 2014
LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE by Tracy Kirby
I looked up from my Instagram trance and could faintly make out the shape of my petite toddler in front of me trying frantically to get my attention.
bio: Tracy Kirby’s roots and heart are in the Hawaiian Islands, but destiny has led her to the prairie. She is a wandering traveler, a wife to a dashing Sioux Falls native, a mother to a 2-year-old daughter and 145-pound bear puppy, a freelance writer, and a lover of souls.
WHY I DON’T INSTAGRAM AND OTHER LIMITS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
See Tracy and Avianna on pg. 58.
Illustration by Liz Long.
My thumb was cramping, but I couldn’t find the mental strength to stop. My eyes felt like there were minuscule-sized bees stinging the surface, but yet I couldn’t look away from the tiny, glowing 3x4 screen. Scrolling. Tapping. Scrolling. Tapping. Grimacing. Judging. Counting “the likes” on someone’s picture. Wishing there was a “dislike” on another person’s picture. Feeling jealous. Feeling annoyed. Feeling inspired. You know, the typical bursts of subconscious feelings all of us fellow social media-ites experience during a “social media binge session.” On this particular day, I was downstairs “playing” with my daughter in her playroom. At some point, I picked up my phone and robotically opened up Instagram and began catching up on the oh-so-important pictures of every-
one I followed. I don’t even know how long this particular binge session lasted until a tiny voice interrupted: “Mama color with me! Mama! Mama! COLOR!” I looked up from my Instagram trance and could faintly make out the shape of my petite toddler in front of me trying frantically to get my attention. Immediately, I was snapped back into REAL reality away from the doctored cyber reality I had just made my reality for the last few minutes. “Mommy, will you color with me?” A simple question from a tiny tot, but it had profound implications for me. It was that moment I realized I had a problem. The first step to recovery is to admit you have a problem, right? So, here I am, publicly admitting that I have a social media addiction. Or, rather, I’m a recovering addict. After
the story above, I remember wondering how long I had zoned out and ignored my daughter’s simple plea to color with her. I then wondered how many times in the past I had done this and in effect sent her the underlying message that other people’s digital lives are more important or interesting than the life staring at me in the face. So, months ago, I deleted my Instagram and Facebook applications on my phone and I haven’t looked back. I’m still debating whether or not to keep my Facebook account, but it is still activated for now. Baby steps to recovery! Many of my fellow addicts may be thinking: “Blasphemy! How could one live without Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Tumblr, OH MY! This is, afterall, the Information Age.” And, I have to admit, at first it was strange.
605MAGAZINE.COM (page 49)
Educated professionals to help in your
I felt like I was missing out on some elitist party. I found myself picking up my phone and realizing I had nothing to scroll and look at besides the news and e-mail (Yawn-fest). So, instead, I found myself actually calling my friends and family to see what was happening in their lives. Gasp! I had spaces of time that I would just sit. In the moment. With my own thoughts. No phone. Just real life. I no longer had the gnawing need to take a picture of wherever I was at or catch the perfectly posed, filtered, and edited picture of my daughter. Instead, I found myself just enjoying those moments and truly treasuring them. How bizarre! I began asking myself questions like, if other people aren’t affirming the cuteness/amazingess of our children/ pets/food/outfit/shoelace/etc. via social media ‘likes’ and ‘comments,’ does that make any of those things any less worthwhile? And what is this sudden cultural need to excessively share so many aspects of our lives; or rather the photoshopped/filtered version of our lives? Sure, the Greeks and Romans erected statues of themselves all over the place, and perhaps little cavemen were around drawing pictures of their children and food on cave walls, but our generation has really taken this “sharing our lives” to a whole new narcissistic level. Myself included. Sorry world. There has been a lot of talk about this idea of “unplugging” and taking a sabbatical from all technology. While I think it’s a splendid idea, as you can see I have also found it so beneficial to set boundaries when you are plugged in. For me, as a stay-at-home parent who works part-time on the side, those boundaries involve not being on any sort of social media when my daughter is around. If she were older, say a middle-schooler or high-schooler, I would have a coniption fit if she were constantly on her phone around me and ignoring me and others. So, why would it be OK for me to do it to her now just because she is younger? I do think the Information Age is amazing. I love technology. I love all things Apple. (I also love lamp.) But, as I’m learning as a recovering social media addict, setting limits to all this information, sharing, and so-called connectivedness is so crucial. For example, the world would be a better place if one day some of us parents set severe limits on how many pictures we post of our children and their bodily functions. I know for a fact, our friends without children (and even us with children) will bless that day. If you are a parent that may be guilty of such excessive and often TMIposting, I have one word for you: Limits. Oh dear friend, LIMITS. I daresay, if we all just had boundaries and limits around social media, parents and children will thrive just a little more. By setting limits on myself, my daughter will never again compete with my phone for my attention. And, you know, for me, I might have just caught my addiction before my life started spiraling into the nebulous digital cloud. Also, my thumb cramping has stopped. Now, if you would excuse me, I have to go color.
natural parenting journey
Get your baby wearing essentials for snuggles!
605.338.0228 207 W 37th St, Sioux falls, SD (1 block east of 37th & Minnesota)
www.elegantmommy.com
(page 50) AUGUST 2014
ASK THE JOHNS
Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ‘80s. The identity of these three amigos have been altered to protect the innocent. Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.
1.)
2.)
3.)
This guy I work with is driving me up the wall. Everything that comes out of his mouth is about him. We could be in the middle of a meeting and he’ll interrupt the group with something completely off topic about himself. Can I please say something?! Or is that not professional?
I’m not sure what happened, but my husband just stopped coming to group gatherings with me. A BBQ, birthday party, you name it. He won’t go. Is it that we’re getting into our late 20s? I thought we still had time to be social?!
One of my best friends is getting married. I’m in the wedding planning business, so I offered my day-of services for free. It started out great, until closer to the wedding. Now I’m being asked to put together place cards, create the menu, and so much more than I originally anticipated. I’m also her maid of honor, so it puts me in an awkward place to say something. Should I, or should I drop it?
-Elderly?
-Going Nuts
-Not So Honored
JR: Classic narcissist! Don’t encourage
JR: I’ve got the same problem. People
JR: You have to say something. All of
the guy, but chances are he won’t change. He is a firm believer that people care about anything and everything that has ever happened him. Next time when he is raving about his skills on the dance floor, slide him a pamphlet on traits of a narcissist and give a wink. It will be the perfect hint to get the point across.
around me are literally dropping like flies! I’ve been going solo to concerts, movies, church you name it! Embrace it! One day he might want to be your friend, but don’t count on it. Free time is your time to explore yourself. I’ve been exploring myself for years now, and it still feels like a new experience each time.
my friends getting married tried to take advantage of my DJ skills at their wedding. I showed them that they get what they pay for by playing my patented mix of “Macarena” into the “Chicken Dance.”
JW: Of course you can say something,
JW: Time to find an ‘away husband.’
and I bet he’ll be refreshed that it is about him. But seriously, every time he does it, just say, “Oh, wait... we’ve changed topics? We’re talking about you now?” Make it super awkward every single time he does it.
Your home husband is good for around the house, but take a page from literally every NBA player and get yourself a road piece to represent your needs abroad.
JT: Honestly, I think you’re stuck here.
on here. Does he not like someone in the group you hang out in? Or maybe he’s feeling down about something. When someone cuts off social events that can be a red flag. Check in on him and find the root of the problem.
The majority of the time you can’t teach a narcissist new tricks. It goes in one ear and out the other. It’s best to stay professional and bite your tongue.
JT: It sounds like there is more going
Illustration by Chuck Bennis DISCLAIMER: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece. Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.
JW: Send an invoice for something tangible, like cards or paper. then when she brings it up to you, it is game on to open the topic up. Other than that, there is no way to defeat a bridezilla. Zero.
JT: Eek, this is awkward. It’s so hard to say something to someone when it involves their wedding day. It also is hard when someone is taking advantage of you. Just make sure and put your foot down if these tasks are getting in the way of your daily life, but help where you can. Just simply tell your friend you’re excited to help her, but can’t take on more than you can handle or you won’t be able to give the tasks the attention they deserve.
The Gateway Has Everything Live music Trivia Karaoke Great food 22 tv’s Every game black market bald eagles mechanical bull 2fer’s friendly service darts billiards covered patio
Well, Almost Everything
3408 South Gateway Blvd. Sioux Falls, SD 6 0 5 . 3 6 1 . 1 1 3 7
(page 52) AUGUST 2014
605 FACTOIDS
Do you know the facts? Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.
40 Years since a tusk and other fossils were found during a construction project near Hot Springs. The Mammoth Site is now the world’s largest facility researching these massive creatures. The site has discovered the remains of 61 mammoths (58 Columbian and three wooly). Fossils of 85 other ice age animals have also been found in the area.
50 South Dakota’s rank in Wallet Hub’s study of safest states for teen drivers. The Mount Rushmore State ranks dead last in the “Driving Laws” category and 48 in the “Safety Conditions” category. Curiously, South Dakota takes the top spot in the “Economic Environment” category. According to the research, New York is the safest state for teen drivers. Minnesota is the safest of South Dakota’s border states, coming in at number 27.
2,965
Record-setting number of people who entered the Falls Park Visitor Information Center in a single day. This happened June 15, when heavy rains caused Sioux Falls’ namesake to swell to near flood levels. People from ten states and two other countries were among the visitors who signed the guestbook. However, it’s estimated that only 1/3 of Falls Park visitors enter the center, so the actual number of people in the park was likely much higher.
6 According to Motovo.com, South Dakota is the sixth safest state in the U.S. The real estate blog ranked all 50 states on public safety using metrics like murder rate, violent crime, property crime and total crime. South Dakota did well thanks to its low rate of property crime. North Dakota came in at number four and Minnesota ranked ninth. New Hampshire was the safest state and South Carolina was the least safe.
FASHION IMAGES BY CHELSEY PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION KENNY ANDERSON COMMUNITY CENTER MODELS KRISTIN TRONBAK, TAYTE TRONBAK, BRAXTON TRONBAK; MARILYN ALLEN; TRACY KIRBY, AVIANNA KIRBY
Back to School Whether your style is preppy, polished, boho, or something in between, start the new school year by making a fashion statement that’s uniquely you.
(page 54) AUGUST 2014
KRISTIN: MICHAEL STARS SLEEVELESS ROMPER, $98. LONG BULLET NECKLACE, $95. SHORT BULLET NECKLACE, $78. AVAILABLE AT COQUETTE COUTURE. TAYTE: PLAID BUTTON UP, $29.94. ZIP UP HODDIE, $26.94. GRAY SHORTS, $24.94. SHOES, $24.94. AVAILABLE AT OLD NAVY. BRAXTON: ZIPPEE BACK PACK, $27.99. RENNWAGEN GRAPHIC TEE, $22.50. TEA CHAMBRAY BUTTON UP, $39. TEA PLAYWEAR PANTS, $39. AVAILABLE AT CHILD’S PLAY TOYS.
MARILYN: FREEWAYAPPAREL CROP TOP, $56.99. FREEWAYAPPAREL PANTS, $58.99. AVAILABLE AT YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED. MARILYN: NIKI BIKI WIDE STRAP TANK, $23. LOSANGELES SKIRT, $43. EVENT KIMONO, $67. AVAILABLE AT AMAVO BOUTIQUE.
Eye Exams are always in style
Only at
2210 W. 69th St, Suite 160, Sioux Falls Dr. Meghan Montreal, 20/20 Eye Care, P.C. Optometrist
605.275.8273 • 605.759.2389 2020eyecandy.com
TRACY: HIGH WASTED JEANS, $38. RED BUTTON UP, $14. IPAD CASE, $42. AVAILABLE AT ELOFSON. AVIANNA: TEA DRESS, $39. ZIPPEE LUNCH TOTE, $19.99. AVAILABLE AT THE CHILD’S PLAY TOYS.
HEALTH TREND
(page 60) AUGUST 2014
“Last year, we were really busy and just sitting at our desks for nine hours straight, hunched over and just pretty miserable by the end of the day. I think Curt recognized something had to be done, so we got these treadmill desks. They’ve changed my life at work.” Jeff Sampson & AJ Production Co.
WORKING ON YOUR FEET Too much sitting can be dangerous. According to mayoclinic.org, excessive sitting can contribute to obesity and higher blood pressure, leading to increased risk of death from cancer or heart disease. Scary, considering many of us spend eight hours a day hunched over a computer. In light of recent reports from The Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School and other reputable sources, some businesses are taking a proactive approach to improving the health of their employees. While many are offering discounted gym memberships or incentivizing weight loss, others are bringing the workout to the workplace. One simple and inexpensive solution is standup desks. Photographer Jeff Sampson and videographer Adam Jungemann (AJ Production Co.) use them in their shared downtown Sioux Falls studio space. “I had read about some of the benefits of standing,” said Jungemann. “My back would always hurt after a day of sitting down, and since my family’s kind of known for having bad backs, I didn’t want to keep doing that.” Sampson and his dad bought the materials to build the desks at Lowe’s. “We spent about five hours one Sunday and built them.
For both desks, it cost about a hundred dollars for the wood. The tops are from Ikea and they were about thirty dollars apiece,” said Sampson. Fluxxr, a Sioux Falls-based business accelerator, has only standup desks in its office. Employees have taken the DIY factor a step further by repurposing scrap wood for the workstations. “They are the old boat docks from my family’s cabin on an island in northern Minnesota,” said Fluxxr content curator Kelli Bones. “We hauled them up here in my truck. They stunk like lake water, so we brought them to a car wash and power washed them.” Jungemann says working while standing comes with a period of adjustment. His feet and legs felt sore for a couple weeks, but that passed quickly, “Now, I definitely feel a lot more productive standing than sitting. If you need to go get something, when you’re sitting in a chair, it feels like it takes
OWNER, NICK RIDENOUR
LO CAL | PE RS ONAL T R AI N I NG | S PORTS NUTRI TION ( 6 05 ) 36 2 -5 7 70 | W W W.PRIMALNUTRITION S FSD.C OM 5 2 37 W 2 6 TH ST., SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
HEALTH PROFILE
(page 62) AUGUST 2014
Fluxxr
Dakota Video & Post
a lot more effort. But when you’re already standing, it’s just as simple as walking over.” Fluxxr chief evangelist Brian Rand says standup desks fit his active, creative workplace culture and he’s even thinking about taking it to the next level, “Actually, I’m looking into the treadmill desk, because I was at Zappos a few weeks ago and that’s what they have.” Dakota Video & Post owner Curt Friesen brought treadmills into his Sioux Falls office earlier this year. Employees say knowing their boss cares about their health is a big morale booster. Randi Hamer, a senior editor at Dakota Video & Post recalls, “Last year, we were really busy and just sitting at our desks for nine hours straight, hunched over and just pretty miserable by the end of the day. I think Curt recognized something had to be done, so we got these treadmill desks. They’ve changed my life at work.” Employees sign up for one of the three shared treadmills, which they can use for a week at a time. Editor Paul Schipper says it took a few days to adjust to working while walking, but now, treadmill week is his favorite. “I edit faster, I think, because I’m more energetic,” said Schipper, whose recent loss of forty pounds is partly attributed to the treadmill, “I don’t want to lose momentum, so I don’t take as many breaks or go off and do something else. I focus more.” Hamer says before, she would have to try and find time away from her kids in the evenings if she wanted to get in a workout. Now, when it’s her turn in the rotation, she burns about four hundred calories each workday. She’s also noticed other benefits, thanks to the desks used with the treadmills, which raise and lower to the proper height with the touch of a button. “This has done wonders for my carpal tunnel,” said Hamer, “My wrists feel so much better. Last year at the end of the day, I was in tears, because they hurt so much.” At Fluxxr, Dakota Video & Post, and in Sampson and Jungemann’s studio, no one stands or walks all day, every day. Many choose to keep a tall stool nearby to sit or lean on intermittently. None would willingly go back to sitting at a typical desk, though, and they all recommend giving a more active workspace a try. “We tried it first with cinder blocks, and it cost four dollars,” said Jungemann. “If you don’t like standing up, then get rid of four dollars’ worth of cinder blocks.” More information about the companies: Dakota Video and Post: www.dakotavideo.com 1-877-457-4485 Jeff Sampson Photography: www.jeffreysampson.com (605) 6108577 AJ Production Co.: www.ajproductionco.com (605) 951-0364 Fluxxr: www.fluxxr.com (605) 310-4259
HEALTH PROFILE
Seeds are big. Maybe not literally, but when it comes to nutrient density, these little guys are powerhouses. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician Alyssa Gehle explains why people are eating two popular types and how we should be eating them. FLAX: It doesn’t matter whether they’re brown or golden, flaxseed is packed with beneficial omega-3 fats, alpha linolenic acid, and fiber. However, one mistake many health conscious cooks make is adding the seeds whole. “One thing with flax that’s different than chia is that when you have the flaxseeds, if they’re not ground the body doesn’t do anything with them,” said Gehle. “So if you eat just flaxseeds, they’re going to go right through the body.” Gehle recommends using a food processor, spice grinder, or even a coffee grinder. Flaxseed can also be bought pre-ground. How to eat: Flax can be added to things like breads and granola. It can also be used as an egg substitute in pancakes and baked goods (to replace one egg, mix two tablespoons of ground flaxseed with three tablespoons of water).
CHIA: Yep, the same seeds you remember from the commercials (“Cha-chacha-chia”). But instead of spreading them on pottery to make a plant ‘fro, people are now using chia seeds to give what they’re already eating a nutrient boost. The tiny black and white specks are bursting with iron, calcium, magnesium and omega-3 fats. They also pack a whopping 10 grams of fiber per tablespoon. “They’re adding quite a bit of fiber and help to flush the body,” said Gehle. “They just add a little bit of extra nutrition, without that ‘healthy taste.’” How to eat: Since they are virtually tasteless, chia seeds can be added to practically any food.
(page 64) AUGUST 2014
DIY with kerry mcdonald
Eco-friendly confetti, saving the world one party at a time.
bio: Kerry uses her love for typography and ranged design talent to compile both 605 Magazine and Dainty Obsessions. Her subtle quirks include her color coordinated closet and her somewhat unhealthy Pinterest obsession.
NATURAL CONFETTI Cost:
Skill level:
Green Leaves Flower Petals Hole Punch Use a hole punch to cut the leaves and petals. A good way to use up a flower arrangement on its last leg. The leaf confetti lasts longer compared to the flower confetti. Plan accordingly for your party.
• New State Of The Art Retractable Glass Patio • Meeting Rooms Available For Private Or Corporate Functions • Extensive Ala Carte Menu, Ranging From Appetizers, Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, & Vegetarian Options • Live Entertainment EVERY Weekend
7