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Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.

Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.

Casey McCoy didn’t expect picking up trash while mowing his lawn would lead to owning a bowling alley. The Dell Rapids resident now runs PINZ, where he focuses on quality food and a fun experience. Read how a simple conversation turned into an opportunity that keeps him rolling every day.

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Keep yourself safe from hackers with simple SLAM method

Keep yourself safe from hackers with simple SLAM method

Phishing email scams are a common way for scammers to gain access to personal information, including email accounts, which can lead to compromised passwords and other sensitive data. The SLAM method can help identify phishing emails by examining the sender, links, attachments, and message for red flags.

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State official shares easy ways to avoid cyber scams

State official shares easy ways to avoid cyber scams

Jody Gillaspie, South Dakota’s director of consumer protection, explains that cyber threats have evolved and emphasizes the importance of education for everyone using the internet. Read how scammers try to con you into giving them money and how awareness and caution can help protect you.

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Remote worker returns to hometown, keeps big-city job

Remote worker returns to hometown, keeps big-city job

After living away for 20 years, Ashley O’Dell moved back to her hometown of Murdo. She missed the connection with her community and family. Read how fiber-optic internet allows her to work from home and give her big-city opportunities in a small town.

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Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud

Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud

As romance scams increase, they affect people everywhere. These scams often begin with a simple message and grow into costly and convincing schemes. Read more about how romance scams work so you can help yourself and others stay protected from becoming a statistic.

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