Jan 25, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Ace is the place for four generations (and counting) As a child, Kelly Bednar used to play in the basement of her family’s Ace Hardware in Hot Springs. Today, she and husband Brad own the store – a fixture in the community for almost 90 years. Carrying on her...
Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
From books to technology, Carnegie Library connects the community For the past decade, Brittany Moeller has worked to ensure that the community of Dell Rapids has a library that’s as high tech as any large city library and a place all feel welcome. She does it with...
Jan 11, 2024 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference
How to protect your kids from social media’s effects on mental health Ever since social media debuted in 1997, it has enjoyed widespread popularity, including among kids. Social media use is now at an all-time high, and children are accessing platforms like YouTube,...
Jan 4, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Drive-in serves up hope, healing, and award-winning burgers Before Chad and Heather Whitney owned the Circle E Drive-In – a popular Murdo institution for four decades – they were one of two producers to supply local beef to the restaurant. The amount of hamburger they...
Dec 21, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured
How to bring holiday spirit to life with ‘smart’ speaker Picture this: you’re in the middle of preparing a batch of sugar cookies, hands covered in flour, while also stirring a pot simmering on the stove for dinner. A Wi-Fi enabled smart speaker, such as...
Dec 7, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Farm meets fashion: a little fun with a little hard work With a passion for fashion and a love for cows, Lindsey Beckstrand opened Silver Creek Boutique in Marion to provide a local shopping option that complements the Midwestern lifestyle. Since opening, Lindsey’s...
