Apply now for SDTA scholarships
The South Dakota Telecommunications Association (SDTA) is awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers that rely on telecommunications and broadband technologies. Eligible applicants must be South Dakota residents with service from an SDTA member company, like Golden West, and enrolled in a qualifying degree program. See more eligibility details and apply today!
Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.
Casey McCoy didn’t expect picking up trash while mowing his lawn would lead to owning a bowling alley. The Dell Rapids resident now runs PINZ, where he focuses on quality food and a fun experience. Read how a simple conversation turned into an opportunity that keeps him rolling every day.
Historic bed and breakfast attracts worldwide visitors
A century ago, Lyndy Ireland’s great-grandparents purchased a kit home from the Sears Roebuck catalog. Today, the house is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places – and attracts visitors from around the world.
Keep yourself safe from hackers with simple SLAM method
Phishing email scams are a common way for scammers to gain access to personal information, including email accounts, which can lead to compromised passwords and other sensitive data. The SLAM method can help identify phishing emails by examining the sender, links, attachments, and message for red flags.
State official shares easy ways to avoid cyber scams
Jody Gillaspie, South Dakota’s director of consumer protection, explains that cyber threats have evolved and emphasizes the importance of education for everyone using the internet. Read how scammers try to con you into giving them money and how awareness and caution can help protect you.
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.
Online dating allows scammers to turn romance into fraud
As romance scams increase, they affect people everywhere. These scams often begin with a simple message and grow into costly and convincing schemes. Read more about how romance scams work so you can help yourself and others stay protected from becoming a statistic.
‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security
Third-party streaming boxes that promise nearly unlimited content with a one-time purchase come with more risk than you think. Although they seem like a good deal, these devices can and do stream content illegally. Adding them to your network puts your connection and personal information in danger and puts you at risk for legal action.
Skateboarder turns passion into a space for local youth
Kyle Mesteth built Ground Control from the ground up with the support of his community as an indoor place for kids of all ages to skateboard, have fun, and belong. He also hosted a skateboard competition bringing together youth from across the state. Read how his first skateboard ramp as a child turned into a passion project for him and his community.
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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