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The Center for Western Studies Improving social and cultural life in the American West/Northern Plains. Achieving a better understanding of the region. At Augustana University.
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Generating interest in solutions to regional problems. Archives, research, publications, and events. Founded by author and Augustana College (now Augustana University) English Professor Herbert Krause, the Center for Western Studies (CWS) is a museum, art gallery, and book publisher dedicated to improving the quality of social and cultural life in the Northern Plains. The Center is also a repository for over 500 substantive archival and manuscript collections and a 36,000-volume library which are available for public research. Located on the campus of Augustana University, CWS sponsors annual events such as the Boe Forum, the Dakota Conference, and the Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale.

Standing room only at our Viking talk this evening. More to come!
10/20/2026

Standing room only at our Viking talk this evening. More to come!

10/17/2026

This Tuesday…

1 week from today! Join us for a special talk on The Viking! Special introduction by Augustana Hockey Coach Garrett Rabo...
10/13/2026

1 week from today! Join us for a special talk on The Viking! Special introduction by Augustana Hockey Coach Garrett Raboin. We hope to see you there!

October 20th

October 20th
10/06/2026

October 20th

10/03/2026
Standing room only at this morning’s Festival of Books panel on our new publication, “The Missouri: America’s Longest Ri...
10/03/2026

Standing room only at this morning’s Festival of Books panel on our new publication, “The Missouri: America’s Longest River.”

This Saturday Jon Kevin Lauck
10/01/2026

This Saturday Jon Kevin Lauck

Every day leading up to the Festival of Books, we’re proud to highlight the authors joining us this year. 📚️✨

Up first, Jon K. Lauck, who is a native of rural Madison, South Dakota. He is the author of books including The Lost Region and From Warm Center to Ragged Edge. Lauck has worked as a lawyer, professor, and political advisor and now serves as adjunct professor of history and political science at the University of South Dakota and as Editor‑in‑Chief of Middle West Review. His latest books are The Good Country and Heartland River.

Find his session details below:
📅 October 3rd
🎤 Session: The Missouri, America’s Longest River
⏰ Time: 9 AM-10 AM
📍 Location: Holiday Inn Palisades 1

Explore the full schedule at sdbookfest.org.

⚠️ Please note: Event times are subject to change. Our website will always have the most up‑to‑date information.

Please consider contributing to and supporting this new book project about Sioux Falls https://www.argusleader.com/story...
09/25/2026

Please consider contributing to and supporting this new book project about Sioux Falls https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/city/2026/09/25/sioux-falls-writers-gather-more-stories-for-city-of-hustle-anthology-sequel/91904253007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx23p002450c002450e003800v11xx23d--xx--b--xx--&gca-ft=46&gca-ds=sophi Patrick HicksSouth Dakota Humanities CouncilJon Kevin LauckAugustana University

Four years after 'City of Hustle,' local writers and historians prepare a sequel on essays about Sioux Falls history. Here's how you can contribute.

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2121 S Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
57197

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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