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Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.

Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.

Mar 19, 2026 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community About five years ago, Casey McCoy stopped his lawn mower one afternoon to pick up trash he spotted in a ditch. A woman driving by stopped, thinking he was having trouble with the mower. After a quick chat, Casey...
Remote worker returns to hometown, keeps big-city job

Remote worker returns to hometown, keeps big-city job

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’...
Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud

Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud

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...
‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security

‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security

Feb 3, 2026 | Expert Advice, Featured, Uncategorized

‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security Third-party streaming boxes promise free access to movies, TV shows, and live channels, but they come with many other significant costs. While these unlicensed media players have grown in popularity...
Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth

Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth

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...
Non-traditional student helps guide teens with work

Non-traditional student helps guide teens with work

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...
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