Jul 19, 2024 | Featured, People & Places
Dairy Queen provides soft serve, smiles, and community service As of late 2024, the Hartford Dairy Queen is now one of only five branches nationwide that are certified DQ training locations – where managers and owners learn to run their own branches. Praised for their...
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...
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...
