Technology connects people to a cleaner Earth

Earth Day began in 1970 to spread awareness about taking care of the place we call home. Today, farmers, ranchers, remote workers, community events, and more use modern technology to keep communities clean for generations to come.

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Visit the Great Pyramids from Your La-Z-Boy 

Visit the Great Pyramids from Your La-Z-Boy 

When COVID-19 forced people to put away their passports, many became virtual tourists by slipping on virtual reality headsets. Once the stuff of science fiction, the technology offers real-world escapist entertainment … including traveling to far-flung locations around the globe from the comfort of your living room!

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Would You Pay a Cowboy Poet to Help Fix a Fence?

Would You Pay a Cowboy Poet to Help Fix a Fence?

Robert Dennis says there are two things you never ask a rancher: how big their ranch is and how many cattle they own.

“That’s like asking how much money they have in the bank,” he explains. “We don’t like to be a braggy people!”

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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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