The historic Black Hills Roundup is ready for it's 99th year of rodeo action. 

Wow! 99 years is a long time for any event to go on uninterrupted and the community of Belle Fourche has supported and promoted this event for nearly a century. Today we visit with Clay Crago who is in his first year as chairman of the Black Hills Roundup committee. In this episode Clay talks about what it's like to put together a big event like this - the challenges and rewards. During our speed round we'll find out a few things about the Roundup that you may not know - and - we'll take a sneak peek ahead to the 100th anniversary.

Laura Butler went from scientist to savory chef.

In this episode of Livin’ Local we’ll learn how this genetic research student from Louisiana started on a career track in dentistry, to one that involved population science to one that involves population satisfaction through fresh-baked goods and unique sweet and savory crepes.

With generations of family recipes, including her grandmother’s “slap your mama good” biscuits, Laura is on a mission to please every guest who visits her Green Oven Bakery in downtown Spearfish. With generations of talented bakers in the family she always had a hidden passion for baking which is now on full display on main street. A passion that includes creating delicious and mouthwatering baked goods and sweet and savory crepes with her own special ingredient that makes them extra good.

In this episode we’ll learn how the restaurant and bakery got its name. We’ll hear about growing a garden in Wyoming and learn the challenges and rewards of running a bakery. Also, we’ll find out what okra and figs have in common.

And, during our speed round, we’ll find out something about the Green Oven that you probably didn’t know. Laura also tells us her secret to success professional and personally and where she sees the business in five years.

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Today on Livin' Local we meet a former oilfield worker turned restaurant entreprenuer - Marcus Dacar of Dickie's Barbeque Pit of the Northern Hills.

Marcus tells us how Dickeys began back in the early 1940's.  

There are unique challenges to running a restaurant to serve a specialty item like smoked meats in a fast casual environment.Marcus talks about the process for smoking meat including the time it takes and how that is coordinated to meet the customer’s needs.If you’re not hungry yet, Marcus runs down the menu and you’re probably going to be thinking about making a trip.

Marcus does give us his two main secrets to making delicious smoked meats.

Then we’ll learn about Marcus’ background. Growing up with parents who were in the energy business he moved a ot and is glad to be settled back in the Black Hills region where some of his relatives have lived for a long while. Marcus is an outdoor enthusiast, mountain biker, hiking, skiing and hunting are his interests.

Prior to owning the restaurant Marcus talks about life working in the oilfields of North Dakota. And then how circumstances led him to owning his first business in Spearfish. He tells how he wanted a franchise business that felt authentic with a real hometown feel that gave owners local freedoms.

Marcus talks about the 3 biggest challenges to running the business and also the rewards.

In our speed round Marcus talks about the “secret” menu at Dickies. And also the keys to success in running a business with smoked meats and the personal habits that help keep him ready and focused on the job.  And we wrap up by getting a sense of what’s ahead in the next 5 years for Dickies.

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Today on Black Hills Livin' Local we meet Jodi Pickett, the owner of The Massage Way in Spearfish. 

We learn how the business got it’s name and a where Jodi received her schooling. We also learn about Olympian Michael Phelps favored type of treatment, the less well-known “cupping” therapy and why it’s a different type of treatment.

Why does massage therapy feel so good? We get a better scientific understanding of why we love massage so much. And specifically how our muscles come to need massage therapy and exactly what massage does to solve the problem. 

Areas covered in this episode include lymph draining massage, cupping therapy, deep tissue massage and reflexology. Jodi talks about how a personal experience brought her to learn massage therapy and bring her practice back to South Dakota.

And, I end up receiving my very first reflexology session.  Wow.Your membership in Black Hills Superfan helps make our podcast possible and we thank you!

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Find out how an idea, an Idaho mining camp, a thrift store and 3 donated ovens came together to create Dough Trader Pizza in Spearfish, SD.

In Livin' Local Episode 07 from BlackHillsSuperfan.com we get to know owner Kristen Bell. Kristen is a 4th-generation business owner in the Spearfish local restaurant business.

In this episode we learn that the unique sourdough pizza dough uses a starter that was created more than 130 years ago. 

What's the most unusual thing Kristen's included on a pizza? We'll learn the history of the current location which has seerved the Spearfish community as everything from a drive-in catering to Passion Play patrons to a pottery studio. 

Kristen lists the challenges and rewards of running the business and her personal and professional key to success - which involves a special "ingredient" that goes into the dough (and it has nothing to do with sourdough!)

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In Episode 07 of Livin' Local our guest is Kevin Rhoades, General Manager and Partner at White's Canyon Motors Ford-Lincoln. In this episode Kevin talks with us about everything from his first car (it wasn't a Ford) to when the Black Hills might see it's first self-driving car. 

Shopping for and owning a car has changed a lot over the years. We touch on is it better to own or lease? And what technology we'll be using in our cars in the near future and what problems hi-tech driving presents. 

We also learn a few things about the dealership that you probably did not know. 

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In Episode 06 of Livin’ Local we have as our guest Kevin Bybee of the Spearfish Sasquatch, and Exhibition League baseball team opening play in Spearfish in May of 2018.

In this episode learn about the Exhibition League, what it is and what purpose it serves. Also we’ll learn about some of the players that are headed to the Northern Hills to play.

Kevin tells us about his story of going from owning one of the most well-known Black Hills’ tourist attractions to becoming owner and GM of the Sasquatch. We cover what this season will bring, the challenges and rewards of running a baseball team and a little known fact about the team that fans will discover.

This season will feature an all-star game, something on the 4th of July Spearfish hasn’t seen in years, and an outline of how the post season will work. We’ll cap it off with a look ahead to where the league sees itself in 5 years. 

If you are interested in being a host family, visit www.spearfishsasquatch.com and click on the tab for Host Family Program.

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Today on Livin’ Local our guest is Kory Menken, the Executive Director of the Spearfish Economic Development Corporation. May 6-10 is National Economic Development Week and Kory talks with us about where he sees Spearfish heading in the next five years.

We’ll also learn of his background growing up in Rapid City in a small business family where his parents ran a carpet and furniture cleaning business. From there it was on to North Sioux City where Kory was tasked with helping that economy diversify after the departure of Gateway Computers.

We’ll also learn the specific areas Spearfish is focusing on to spur growth and attract new business to the city.

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Mike Mendleson is the new golf professional at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club in Spearfish. In this episode Mike covers everything from what makes a golf course run to how they employ the "Marriot Rule" in customer relations. We'll find out Mike's interesting personal success habit that has to do with his cell phone. And we'll get a sneak peak at the new pub to be built soon at the golf course.

Today, in Episode 3 of Livin' Local we head to the Spearfish Recreation and Acquatics Center (SRAC). Our guest is Recreation Facility Superintendant Brett Rauterkus. Brett tells us the unique story of how the center's building was transformed from what it was before to what it is now, a unique process that gained national attention. Brett also talks to us about the hottest new sports activity that seems to be taking off in a big way at the center. And he shares with us a few things that you may not know about the SRAC. 

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