Non-traditional student helps guide teens with work

Lavanna Under Baggage, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, is pursuing her bachelor’s degree online while balancing working full time and being a mother of four. Read how online education allows her to pass her culture on to her kids from her hometown.

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Two, Fore, Six, Eight, MR. Golf Car is Doing Great!

Two, Fore, Six, Eight, MR. Golf Car is Doing Great!

A golf car can be seen as a necessity for some folks. Whether on the course, in the campground, or taking a joyride, MR. Golf Car has a car for everyone. Their reliable staff and excellent customer service ensures your ride will be different than anyone else’s.

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Making Dollars and Sense Out of Cryptocurrency

Making Dollars and Sense Out of Cryptocurrency

Currency over the centuries has ranged from beads and livestock to metal and paper. Today, it isn’t always a physical object. Cryptocurrency was introduced in 2009 as a decentralized, secure alternative to traditional money. It can be used to buy goods and services but is most popular as an investment. Learn more about Bitcoin and other crypto and the blockchain technology that makes it so secure.

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For Hartford Business Owner, It’s Reigning Cats and Dogs

For Hartford Business Owner, It’s Reigning Cats and Dogs

Teri Michaels is a Huron native who spent time in Iowa and Wisconsin before returning to South Dakota to open Hartford Veterinary Clinic. Like most of her clients, Teri believes pets are more than just animals — they are family members. She and her staff rely on relationship-building and lots of TLC to maintain a loyal client base.

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Network Techs Hitch a Ride Atop Jewel Cave Elevator

Network Techs Hitch a Ride Atop Jewel Cave Elevator

Golden West network technicians experience a lot of behind-the-scenes action. Two of them recently descended into Jewel Cave atop an elevator to assist in a National Park Service project. Learn about their experience below ground and how long it took to add cable and replace old equipment. (Hint: not as long as you might think!).

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Still Going Strong at 90

Still Going Strong at 90

Sure, there are the clever billboards that line the interstate for hundreds of miles. The free ice water and the legendary donuts. But after 90 years in business, the success of Wall Drug might just boil down to a single word.

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