Remote worker returns to hometown, keeps big-city job

After living away for 20 years, Ashley O’Dell moved back to her hometown of Murdo. She missed the connection with her community and family. Read how fiber-optic internet allows her to work from home and give her big-city opportunities in a small town.

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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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Sweet Streams Are Made of This

Sweet Streams Are Made of This

The first television set hit the market nearly 100 years ago and quickly captivated the American public. There are more ways than ever to watch TV nowadays, and one of the most popular in recent years has been streaming. Choosing a device depends on factors such as budget and viewing habits.

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