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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State Honors Hartford

State Honors Hartford

Residents of Hartford are celebrating Governor Kristi Noem’s announcement that their town was chosen as South Dakota’s “Small Com munity of the Year” for 2020.

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QR Codes Make a Comeback

QR Codes Make a Comeback

QR codes have made a comeback in the past year as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic, which has forced businesses to creatively reassess safety protocols.

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Crafting Community

Crafting Community

Chris and Callie Tuschen fell in love with the craft beer scene while living in Oregon. After moving back to South Dakota , they turned their passion into a business. Today, their brew­ery in Hartford draws rave reviews from locals and visitors.

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Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels”

Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels”

When COVID-19 threatened to derail a popular Freeman festival in 2020, organizers responded by offering online sales and a drive-through for pickup. Those who look forward to delicious German food every spring will be pleased to learn that Schmeckfest will continue with this format in 2021.

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Edgemont Chef Creates Gourmet Meals with Ranch-Grown Products

Edgemont Chef Creates Gourmet Meals with Ranch-Grown Products

Katie runs Sweet & Sassy Chefs, a family-based small business in Edgemont that offers healthy, nutritious meals gourmet-style, relying on meat and produce grown on their ranch. The focus is on freezer meals, but Sweet & Sassy Chefs also caters a wide variety of events including weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, teacher appreciation days, and corporate trainings.

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