Jul 18, 2024 | Expert Advice, Featured
Use Wi-Fi to water, grill, and chill After a harsh South Dakota winter, we’re all ready for sunshine and backyard barbecues. Wiling away the hours swaying in a hammock or floating on the lake sounds great, but they aren’t all “lazy days of summer.” Chores don’t come...
Jul 11, 2024 | Featured, Uncategorized
No more dimes? Tracking the payphone’s history from necessity to nostalgia You might remember making a collect call on a payphone. You might have felt the panic of forgetting a dime or a quarter. When the operator asked for your name, you might have squeezed your...
Jul 1, 2024 | Featured, People & Places
Remote worker enjoys quieter life and beautiful view of Missouri River Not envisioning her life amidst the bustling cityscape of Minneapolis, Stacey Nelson and her husband Erik relocated to a beautiful view of the Missouri River just outside Fort Pierre. Despite the...
May 23, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
How this century-old business helps build the future Before Golden West was stringing wire between fenceposts west of the river in 1916, Dell Rapids Lumber provided lumber for fenceposts on the other side of the state. Since it began in 1901, the company has helped...
May 15, 2024 | Featured, People & Places
Family legacy blooms in Avon for decades For nearly 70 years, the Mensch family in Avon has helped color the world for locals and thousands of people in the surrounding five-state area with high-quality plants. “We try and grow the best quality,” Lyle Mensch says. “It...
May 10, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Compassionate vet clinic cares for animals across 3 states When Erica Koller was growing up on the rolling prairies outside Edgemont, she spent time trailing Stephanie Stevens, DVM, to learn more about the essential work of veterinarians. “When I was in high school, I...
