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 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...
Apr 25, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
Couple makes big impact with simple safe roadside solutions It’s easy to miss the hard work of the Leisinger couple. They sow the seeds of safety along highways and interstates near Hartford and across South Dakota. “One of the best things about the job is when you...
Mar 20, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Capturing beauty in the Badlands Growing up on a cattle ranch in the Badlands of South Dakota, there are certain paths in life you can expect to follow. Photography isn’t a typical one, but for Elsie Fortune, a camera is every bit as important as checking on newborn...
Mar 7, 2024 | Expert Advice, Making A Difference
Hate headaches and love good sleep? Healthy habits start with the screen It’s dinner time and the table has green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and an unwelcome guest – the smartphone. Many families have banished this device from meals, which...
Feb 22, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
More than sandwiches: Subway serves opportunity and supports Pine Ridge Bread, meat, and cheese have been a way of life for Bob and Darlene Ecoffey for many years. The sandwich shop they owned in Aberdeen was located next door to a Subway restaurant. Rather than view...
