Non-traditional student helps guide teens with work

Lavanna Under Baggage, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, is pursuing her bachelor’s degree online while balancing working full time and being a mother of four. Read how online education allows her to pass her culture on to her kids from her hometown.

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BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business

BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business

Beverly Duffel found her true calling by turning her passion for crafting into her own business, Crafts by BAD Grandma. With family support and great internet services, she successfully runs her business from the comfort of her home.

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Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official SD dessert

Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official SD dessert

What started in a basement has grown into a booming family-run business. Pietz’s Kuchen Kitchen & Specialties in Scotland are known for their signature kuchen and their handmade, locally sourced pizzas. Celebrate 25 years of kuchen as the official state dessert and see how the dough rises.

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Partner Up with a Podcast

Partner Up with a Podcast

From finances and mysteries to business strategies and health, the topics available via podcasts offer education and entertainment.

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Couple turns woodshop hobby into growing business

Couple turns woodshop hobby into growing business

Dustin and Hezel Garness launched Garness Games, their yard game sales and rental business, out of their garage woodshop. When they brought some of their games to the Downtown Hartford Market, they quickly saw how their creations turned downtime into fun. With a fast, reliable internet connection from Golden West, they operate Garness Games without an issue. Find out why Dustin says starting the business “almost by accident” turned into unexpected growth.

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Lakota grandmother turns 100, helped share culture globally

Lakota grandmother turns 100, helped share culture globally

Rita Afraid of Bear, a founding member of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, recently celebrated a century of life experience. She has traveled around the world to share Lakota teachings and build understanding between cultures. Rita stays connected to her heritage wherever she is, and connects with other grandmothers, friends, and family through her Golden West service.

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