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Roughly 15 miles west of Aberdeen sits a unique business in the small community of Mina. South Dakota Baskets Unlimited, however, was first established nearly four decades ago in Hub City.
Kris Scherr purchased the business on New Year’s Day 2023 and moved the shop location from Aberdeen to Mina, a town of less than 1,000 people.
She had owned a small gift shop in Mina when she was informed that Baskets Unlimited was for sale. Within three days, Scheer said she purchased the business and merged it into her current gift shop. And in the past two years, she turned it all into a “South Dakota Made” gift shop.
Products can be purchased individually, or baskets can be custom designed while a customer waits. Scherr has a storefront in Mina but does not keep normal set hours. Most sales are online, but when needed, she says customers can call her directly, and she will open the shop for them.
“The gift baskets are filled with some of our state’s finest products and novelties and can be shipped nationwide,” Scherr told the Aberdeen News. “Since I have purchased the business, I have doubled the sales from the previous years. I sell corporate gift baskets during the holidays and ship in a timely manner. My biggest challenge is the shipping time, but over the last few days I have managed to learn a few different ways of getting the product to customers within three or four days.”
Scherr has smoked pheasant, smoked turkey, buffalo, elk and beef salami as well as cheeses and sweets. She also sells snacks, like candy, jams, fruit syrups, honey and kuchens. There’s also coffee, bagels and hand-crafted soaps.
Baskets are loaded with lots of South Dakota made goodies. There are two breakfast baskets, the Dakota Family Breakfast and the Dakota Family Brunch. In addition, there is a Taste of South Dakota, The Granddaddy Gift Box and Game Day Party Box. But don’t forget Dakota USA and Dakota Gourmet.
Other gift ideas she has for sale include Terry Redlin pieces and Rosemary Millette mugs, plates, coasters and stained glass.
While Scherr is the lone employee at her shop, she says she relies on friends to help her through the busy times of the holidays.
“I live right across the street from my business, so I am very open to going to my shop at any time for someone to shop,” she added. “I totally enjoy this business and am willing to work with individuals and corporate establishments.”
South Dakota Baskets Unlimited can be reached by phone at 605-281-0670. The store is located at 227 S. Sunset Drive in Mina, South Dakota.
“I enjoy putting together each unique basket and also finding new South Dakota-made products to incorporate into my business,” Scherr said.
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HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Mr. Basketball Award goes to Huron’s Blake Ellwein who will take his talents to play in Brookings for South Dakota State.
Ellwein had a great career for the Huron Tigers capped off by his senior season when he led them to the State AA title.
He became the Tigers all-time leading scorer in the process, breaking his father’s record. He averaged 22 points per game his senior season.
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Rapid City resident Jonasia Nance has been crowned Miss South Dakota for America Strong 2026 and will represent the state at the national Miss for America Strong pageant in August, according to South Dakota America Pageants.
Nance, an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force, previously competed as Miss Pennington County for America Strong 2026. Her advocacy platform centers on improving access to food and essential resources for underserved families and individuals.
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She has volunteered with Feeding South Dakota since 2022, helping with food packaging and distribution efforts in Rapid City and Box Elder. Nance has also supported Fork Real Community Café outreach efforts and remained active with Black Hills Community Theatre since 2021, contributing both on stage and behind the scenes.
Nance is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in business administration through Western Governors University and has earned her CompTIA Security+ certification.
As Miss South Dakota for America 2026, she will continue community advocacy efforts while preparing to compete on the national stage later this year.
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