Mar 14, 2024 | Featured, People & Places, Uncategorized
Retiree sacrifices summer travel to show off southern Black Hills Retirees often hit the road during their golden years, taking advantage of their newfound freedom by traveling. Dave Ressler doesn’t have that luxury – at least not when the weather is nice. “I’ve...
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...
Feb 15, 2024 | Featured, People & Places
Restaurant reopens after two decades thanks to long, fond memories of locals The unassuming little building at the intersection of Highways 18 and 81 has been a fixture in rural Hutchinson County for nearly a century. Originally a gas and service station, Meridian...
Jan 25, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Ace is the place for four generations (and counting) As a child, Kelly Bednar used to play in the basement of her family’s Ace Hardware in Hot Springs. Today, she and husband Brad own the store – a fixture in the community for almost 90 years. Carrying on her...
Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
From books to technology, Carnegie Library connects the community For the past decade, Brittany Moeller has worked to ensure that the community of Dell Rapids has a library that’s as high tech as any large city library and a place all feel welcome. She does it with...
Jan 4, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Drive-in serves up hope, healing, and award-winning burgers Before Chad and Heather Whitney owned the Circle E Drive-In – a popular Murdo institution for four decades – they were one of two producers to supply local beef to the restaurant. The amount of hamburger they...
