Jul 17, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured
Do you know who’s calling? Imagine answering the phone without knowing who was calling. This was the reality before caller identification (ID)* became commonplace about 20 years ago. Some might argue that this still happens today in the form of “spoofing.” A phone...
Jul 10, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Five generations of family build future on bank’s 120-year history According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about one in three companies stay in business 10 years and just one of every five make it 20 years. Further, it’s estimated only about one...
Jul 3, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference
Smart technology can help seniors stay home longer With an internet connection and the right technology, things like adjusting the thermostat and turning the sprinkler system on or off can easily be done from across town or around the world. Smart technology can also...
Jun 26, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business The name may be Crafts by BAD Grandma, but Beverly (Bev) Duffel has turned her hobby into a good business, supporting herself by selling homemade crafts. She has been a lifelong crocheter, and she started quilting...
Jun 19, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Retro
Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official South Dakota dessert In 2008, Roger and Lori Pietz were selling homemade kuchen out of their basement. More than a decade later, their business has long since outgrown the family home and their product lineup has expanded...
Jun 19, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, People & Places
Partner up with a podcast From finances and mysteries to business strategies and health, the topics available via podcasts offer education and entertainment. “Being a lifelong learner” is often one of the mantras successful people attribute to their achievements. And...
