Apr 1, 2021 | Featured, Retro
Gotcha! April Fools’ Pranks Through History April 1 is the day you’re most likely to hear the word “gotcha!” Though its origins are unclear, April Fools’ Day has long been associated with practical jokes and pranks. People have been falling prey to elaborate hoaxes...
Mar 18, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
‘Wiring’ Money in the 21st Century Sending somebody money years ago involved checkbooks and the postal service, or in a pinch, a wire transfer service like Western Union. Today, there are plenty of secure options available — all you need is an internet or...
Mar 16, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
State Honors Hartford Residents of Hartford are celebrating Governor Kristi Noem’s announcement that their town was chosen as South Dakota’s “Small Com munity of the Year” for 2020. Every year, two South Dakota communities – one large...
Mar 16, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Retro
QR Codes Make a Comeback QR codes have made a comeback in the past year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic, which has forced businesses to creatively reassess safety protocols. Perhaps you remember them? QR (Quick Response) codes appeared everywhere at the...
Mar 12, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Crafting Community Brewery Brings People Together in Hartford Chris and Callie Tuschen fell in love with the craft beer scene while living in Oregon. After moving back to South Dakota , they turned their passion into a business. Today, their brewery in Hartford draws...
Mar 11, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels” When COVID-19 shut down in-person gatherings last spring, organizers of the annual Schmeckfest celebration took the show on the road — literally — with a drive-through event, which they have expanded upon for 2021. “It’s...
