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Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business

Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business

Aug 20, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, People & Places, Uncategorized

Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business Growing up, Laurie Dolloff never thought Murdo would be her permanent home. But after working in South Dakota and visiting different parts of the country, she decided to raise her kids with her husband in a...
Small-town designer’s journey leads to a life full of creativity

Small-town designer’s journey leads to a life full of creativity

Jul 31, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Small-town designer’s journey leads to a life full of creativity Kelly Wollman may be just a small-town girl, but she isn’t living in a lonely world. Between her family and two successful businesses, life is quite full for the Bonesteel woman. Journey reference...
Family promotes homesteading with heart and hands-on help

Family promotes homesteading with heart and hands-on help

Jul 24, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Family promotes homesteading with heart, heritage, and hands-on help In a time when convenience often comes first, Jeremy and Carrie Isaac are helping people reconnect with their gardens and embrace sustainable practices through their store, Harvey’s Homestead Supply...
Five generations of family build future on bank’s 120-year history

Five generations of family build future on bank’s 120-year history

Jul 10, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Five generations of family build future on bank’s 120-year history According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about one in three companies stay in business 10 years and just one of every five make it 20 years. Further, it’s estimated only about one...
BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business

BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business

Jun 26, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business The name may be Crafts by BAD Grandma, but Beverly (Bev) Duffel has turned her hobby into a good business, supporting herself by selling homemade crafts. She has been a lifelong crocheter, and she started quilting...
Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official SD dessert

Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official SD dessert

Jun 19, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Retro

Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official South Dakota dessert In 2008, Roger and Lori Pietz were selling homemade kuchen out of their basement. More than a decade later, their business has long since outgrown the family home and their product lineup has expanded...
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