Featured Stories
Hot Springs Couple Raise Dexters for Beef & Breeding
The Woehls both grew up on commercial ranches but had limited their herd to a few grade Angus on their 300-acre spread outside Hot Springs while raising their children. They were drawn to Dexters because of the breed’s overall heartiness and docile temperament. The animal’s smaller size — they’re about half as large as a commercial cow — was a plus given the couple’s limited acreage. At the time Dexters were on the Livestock Conservancy’s endangered list but have since been moved to the watch list after making an impressive comeback.
Golden West Keeps People Connected During Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to impact South Dakota and other parts of the country, Golden West remains vigilant to keep you connected while also keeping you, our employees and our communities safe.
Strengthen Your Online Security with Passphrases
As we spend more time online for entertainment, social media, banking, email and more, we create more and more accounts, each requiring a username and password.
Most sites offer guidelines for creating a strong password – use numbers and symbols, include capital letters, meet the minimum character length, etc. What they don’t mention is that the maximum character limit allows for the use of an even more secure option – a passphrase.
Burke Student Receives $2,000 Scholarship
The South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) has awarded a $2,000 memorial scholarship to Jackson Liewer of Burke, SD.
Is Google Spying on Me?
Have you ever browsed something online and afterwards ads for the site or item – or something like it – appear on other sites you visit online? Google calls this targeting or retargeting advertisements, and it’s how the company makes money. This activity begs the question, is Google spying on me, and if so, how can I stop it.
What is a Chromebook and Can I Use One?
Curious what a Chromebook is? It might be the right fit for you! Chromebooks tote many benefits such as ease of use, long battery life and lower prices compared to traditional laptops.
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