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"We didn't know what would work. We planted anyway."
Discover why craft cider from Blackshire Farms tastes completely different from commercial cider. While mass-produced ciders use apple juice concentrate, water, and artificial flavors for quick production, Blackshire Farms creates authentic craft hard cider using real apple juice and traditional fermentation methods just like fine wine.
The result? A complex, aged cider with a full bouquet of flavors that develops over one to two years. Located just 25 minutes from Sioux Falls, Blackshire Farms brings traditional cider-making artistry to Southwest Minnesota.
Learn why aged, small-batch craft cider offers depth and authenticity that one-dimensional commercial products simply can't match.
10 Nov 2025
Could The Answer To Protecting Students and Staff At Schools Be In The Metaverse?
In this episode of Spotlight Sioux Falls, we sit down with Dr. Maria Bell, founder and visionary behind Digital Twin Imaging (DTI), a company at the forefront of school safety innovation. DTI's cutting-edge 4D modeling technology creates hyper-realistic, data-rich digital replicas of schools, allowing first responders and school administrators to see, plan, and train for emergencies as if they were actually inside the building — in real time. From mapping entrances and evacuation routes to simulating live crisis response, Digital Twin Imaging is setting a new national standard for safety readiness. Through her strategic partnership with Augustana University, where she also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors,
Dr. Bell is connecting academia, technology, and public safety leadership. Together, they're proving that innovation born in Sioux Falls can lead the way in saving lives not just through faster response times, but through intelligent prevention and next-level preparedness. This episode goes beyond tech - it's about vision, leadership, and how one idea can change the way we protect what matters most: our kids, our teachers, and our community. Watch how Digital Twin Imaging is redefining school safety one digital replica at a time.
Maria Bell LinkedIn Digital Twin Imaging - https://www.dtisim.com/
6 Nov 2025
Can These Guys Move a 150-Year Old House 10 Miles?
Ryan Senden isn't your average builder, he's the guy people call when a project looks impossible. In this episode, Ryan and his crew take on one of their most complex challenges yet: relocating a 150-year-old farmhouse, rebuilding its foundation, and aligning it with millimeter precision - all without losing the soul of the original home.
For Ryan, it's not just construction. It's craftsmanship, leadership, and problem-solving under pressure. Every detail matters, every inch counts, and every day demands the same mindset: lead from the front and never ask your team to do something you wouldn't do yourself.
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