
Broadband, Internet, & Wi-Fi … Oh My!
Golden West provides its members with a broadband connection to the internet. The cooperative also offers and supports a router for convenient Wi-Fi access for the growing number of devices online today. But what does that all mean?

Recreating a Native Home Where the Buffalo Roam
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe has reintroduced 800-plus head of buffalo on 28,000 acres of grasslands as part of its Wolakota Regenerative Buffalo Range & Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s the largest Native American owned and managed bison herd in North America today.

Doctor Shares Tips to Reduce Digital Eye Strain
Screen time could be impacting your eyes. A Hot Springs optometrist says spending large amounts of time on a computer or other electronic device can cause digital eye strain.

Horizon Health Care Serves Rural Needs Across the State
“Heath care is an important part of Main Street and keeping people local. It starts a ripple effect among businesses.” – Lexy Eggert

How Rural Business Enables Others to Monitor & Protect Animals & Property Online
Jade Konst’s interest in technology combined with his previous work and personal experiences prompted him to launch Locked & Loaded Security Solutions in Murdo with his wife Bailey. He and his team started the business just before the pandemic by installing camera systems in 53 calving barns in four months.

Embrace Shift from ‘Boob Tube’ to YouTube
Adults over age 35 may recall being told to “Turn off the boob tube!” after spending too much time watching TV. That’s outdated slang for the television set combined with the perceived perception of the mindless masses that watched it.

Go the Extra Dial!
Now that 10-digit dialing is mandatory, you might be wondering why an extra digit is required for certain calls. Learn when (and when not) to dial a 1 before placing your call!

4 Modern Web Browsers that Will Make You Forget All About Internet Explorer
After nearly two decades of global web browser domination, Internet Explorer has been put out to pasture. Fortunately, there are several “modern” web browsers that are convenient, easy to use, and packed with features. Our Internet Help Desk Supervisor talks about the pros and cons of each, and why you should make the switch ASAP to protect sensitive data.

Fiber Technology Where You Least Expect It
Sweet clover, sage brush, and bromegrass line the borrow pits along the two-lane ribbon of U.S. Hwy. 18 as it winds over hills, down draws, and around ridges west of Edgemont, South Dakota, into Wyoming. Ranching reigns supreme here with cows, round bales of hay, stock dams, and windmills outnumbering homes along the rural landscape.

Networks Have Upper Hand Over Programming Fees
Price increases are one of those unpleasant realities we all face. In 2022, this has become especially obvious when filling gas or shopping for groceries can cause sticker shock. Many factors impact the price of a gallon of gas or milk. The same is true for cable television rates.