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...
Dec 7, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Farm meets fashion: a little fun with a little hard work With a passion for fashion and a love for cows, Lindsey Beckstrand opened Silver Creek Boutique in Marion to provide a local shopping option that complements the Midwestern lifestyle. Since opening, Lindsey’s...
Nov 13, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Rolling Forward G Force meets Pine Ridge tire and auto needs Calvin Ghost Bear didn’t exactly plan to open his second business in Pine Ridge – G Force Tire & Auto Service. “The story behind that is we just stumbled into the business,” he says. It was 2013 and...
