Sep 2, 2021 | Making A Difference, People & Places
Women of the Cloth Sibling rivalry is a common theme in many families, but sisters Deb Mergen and Diane Bunkers get along just fine. Together, they own Always Your Design, a quilt shop in downtown Dell Rapids. Like most businesses, the pandemic threw them...
Sep 2, 2021 | Making A Difference, People & Places
Wall Business Helps Meat Demand When the meat packing industry scaled back operations following high-profile COVID outbreaks, Ken Charfauros and Janet Niehaus shuffled their plans to help ease demand. The owners of Wall Meats were preparing for the...
Sep 2, 2021 | Making A Difference, People & Places
Homeward Bound When safety protocols dictated social distancing, everyday sanctuaries like schools and offices were suddenly off-limits. Students and professionals alike were forced to adapt to a new routine: learning and working online. ...
Aug 12, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Life on the Ranch for this Hometown Hero Means Lots of Dough Adam DeJong cinched up his apron for his first job 25 years ago. He still walks through the front door every day — only now he owns the place. You might say it’s a permanent pizza his life. Adam and his wife...
Jul 20, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Sunshine Cures COVID Blues Gear Up for Adventure at SD Outdoor Shop Most people would shy away from opening a business during a global pandemic, but Bobbi and Jeremy Schmidt barely hesitated before signing on the dotted line. The owners of South Dakota Outdoor Shop in...
Jul 8, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Honey’s All the Buzz in South Dakota If you haven’t heard the buzz, here’s a sweet fact: South Dakota ranks number two in the nation in terms of honey production. This natural sweetener has been used for centuries not only as a food source, but to...
