Honored chef finds purpose and influence in Custer

When acclaimed chef Joseph Raney moved from California to the small town of Custer, he wasn’t sure what the future would hold. Six years later, he’s running a high-end restaurant that’s put Custer on the culinary map and earned him national recognition. Read how their Golden West service keeps them dishing out plates and connecting with customers. 

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Get Your Email Like Your Burger and Fries – To Go

Get Your Email Like Your Burger and Fries – To Go

Webmail offers many benefits over traditional email clients. You get remote access anywhere there’s an internet connection and web browser; direct access to quarantined Spam messages; the ability to create custom folders and contact lists; and easy access to storage data.

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Badlands Lead to Good Adventures

Badlands Lead to Good Adventures

If you’ve ever stopped for free ice water at Wall Drug before exploring the rugged pinnacles and spires of the Badlands, you can relate to the editors of Midwest Living magazine. The regional publication honored both South Dakota attractions in its 2021 Best of the Midwest awards.

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The Browns Are Happy Campers 

The Browns Are Happy Campers 

Bob and Karen Brown didn’t wait for retirement to pursue their RV dream. Nowadays, the couple owns the Badlands / White River KOA Holiday — a seasonal retreat that is popular with people of all ages, from families with young children to retirees.

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Combining Culture & Curriculum

Combining Culture & Curriculum

Taylor, a sophomore at Lakota Tech High School, wants to be a sports physical therapist. She credits the school’s curriculum — a combination of traditional academics and real-world experience — with helping guide her down that career path.

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Other Than a Letter and Number, Not All 5G is the Same!

Other Than a Letter and Number, Not All 5G is the Same!

There’s a lot of confusion about 5G. The term is used for both cellular and Wi-Fi technology, but the only thing they have in common is a number and a letter. Read on to learn the difference between 5G and 5GHz — plus, get some tips on maximizing your home Wi-Fi network’s performance.

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Sometimes, Facebook Really Gets Your Goat

Sometimes, Facebook Really Gets Your Goat

When Teri Arneson of Elm Springs drove into town one day, everybody was gathered at the fire station. Her curiosity sparked her to start a community Facebook group to help with communication.  

That was 2014. Today, the Elm Springs Community News, Etc. Facebook group has 442 members regularly sharing posts. 

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