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Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.

Bowling alley entertains, feeds, and builds community.

Mar 19, 2026 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

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.

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Keep yourself safe from hackers with simple SLAM method

Keep yourself safe from hackers with simple SLAM method

Mar 5, 2026 | Expert Advice, Featured

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.

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State official shares easy ways to avoid cyber scams

State official shares easy ways to avoid cyber scams

Feb 26, 2026 | Expert Advice, Featured

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.

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‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security

‘Free’ streaming devices can bargain with your security

Feb 3, 2026 | Expert Advice, Featured, Uncategorized

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.

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AG’s Office shares easy ways to avoid holiday cyber scams

AG’s Office shares easy ways to avoid holiday cyber scams

Dec 18, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured

Holiday scams are on the rise, and criminals find new tactics to trick people. The South Dakota director of consumer protection explains what to watch for this season and shares tips to keep your family and your finances safe. Read the full article on The Exchange to learn the warning signs and how to stay one step ahead.

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Passkeys keep you safe without memorizing passwords

Passkeys keep you safe without memorizing passwords

Nov 14, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, Uncategorized

Hackers keep finding new ways to steal information, but cybersecurity is staying a step ahead. Passkeys are the newest and simplest way to log in, and you don’t even need to remember a new password! Learn how they work and how they can help you stay safe online.

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Skip the drive and the waiting room and be seen sooner with telehealth

Skip the drive and the waiting room and be seen sooner with telehealth

Oct 2, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, Uncategorized

Telehealth is an easy resource almost anyone can use from the comfort of their home with their Golden West internet service. Find out what telehealth means, how you can use it, what you can use it for, and how to prepare for a virtual visit.

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Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business

Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business

Aug 20, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, People & Places, Uncategorized

Laurie Dolloff didn’t envision returning to Murdo after leaving the area. When she returned, fiber-optic internet from Golden West assisted Laurie with starting her homemade candle-making business. Read about how she runs an antique shop with her husband and sells her candles online and at area events, all while raising six kids.

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Protect yourself from ClickFix scam with these simple steps

Protect yourself from ClickFix scam with these simple steps

Aug 7, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured

Scammers keep trying new ways to steal from you. A new scam – called ClickFix – can dupe users into downloading harmful malware onto their own devices. With a few simple tricks, you can spot the tactic and avoid it.

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Understanding cloud storage & ensuring it’s safe, secure

Understanding cloud storage & ensuring it’s safe, secure

Jul 24, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured

Cloud storage is a service that allows for storing data by transferring it over the internet or other networks to an offsite storage system maintained by a third party.

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