Notable Black Hills People-Peter Norbeck Written by Dolsee Davenport May 28, 2018 Peter Norbeck, South Dakota’s first native-born governor, was the son of Scandinavian immigrants. After attending the University of South Dakota, Norbeck invented an improved method of drilling wells to extract water from aquifers. He and his partner, Oscar Nicholson, established a well-drilling business in Redfield, South Dakota. The business prospered in the drought-stricken Great Plains, and Norbeck became wealthy. He married Lydia Anderson in 1900, and they raised four children. | BRIDGES OF CUSTER COUNTY March 27, 2024 Groundhog Day! Written by Andrea Spaans February 1, 2024 Plan for Vacation Day Written by National Day Calendar January 29, 2024 Christmas Lights December 20, 2023 Holidays in the Hills November 22, 2023 |