Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
Remote worker returns to hometown and keeps big-city job After living in Sioux Falls for two decades, Ashley O’Dell traded the traffic to work from home when she moved to her hometown of Murdo. Now she has time to be a foster parent, attend her nieces and nephews’...
Feb 12, 2026 | Featured, People & Places, Uncategorized
Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud In 2023, about 64,000 people reported to be victims of romance scams, totaling $1.14 billion. It’s been around for decades, but many Americans still fall for the scam. Understanding the warning signs can help...
Jan 21, 2026 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth Kyle Mesteth’s passion for skateboarding started young, and the sport’s Olympic recognition helped inspire him to develop a place where local youth can kickflip and kick back. Today he leads Ground Control, a...
Jan 8, 2026 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
Non-traditional student and mother helps guide teens through her work Lavanna Under Baggage balances being a mother, a full-time employee, and a non-traditional college student pursuing her bachelor’s degree. A Golden West connection provides her with the opportunity...
Dec 4, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
Fiber-fast internet brings new energy to state’s least populated county Cristen Roghair had never been west of the Mississippi River until her family moved to Murdo from Chicago when she was a teenager in the mid 1990s. She returned to the Windy City after...
Nov 19, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Style with a shot of expresso A family brews their dream boutique together in their hometown with community support. A fresh aroma of coffee and friendly smiles greet customers as they walk through the doors of Maeday Coffee & Boutique in the morning. Brandi...
