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Combining Culture & Curriculum

Combining Culture & Curriculum

May 17, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Taylor, a sophomore at Lakota Tech High School, wants to be a sports physical therapist. She credits the school’s curriculum — a combination of traditional academics and real-world experience — with helping guide her down that career path.

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Sometimes, Facebook Really Gets Your Goat

Sometimes, Facebook Really Gets Your Goat

Apr 29, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

When Teri Arneson of Elm Springs drove into town one day, everybody was gathered at the fire station. Her curiosity sparked her to start a community Facebook group to help with communication.  

That was 2014. Today, the Elm Springs Community News, Etc. Facebook group has 442 members regularly sharing posts. 

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State Honors Hartford

State Honors Hartford

Mar 16, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Residents of Hartford are celebrating Governor Kristi Noem’s announcement that their town was chosen as South Dakota’s “Small Com munity of the Year” for 2020.

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Help is Just 3 Digits Away!

Help is Just 3 Digits Away!

Mar 16, 2021 | Expert Advice, Making A Difference

Golden West telephone subscribers are now able to dial  a new three-digit code for assistance. Dialing 211 provides access to a wide range of information and resources for resi­dents across the state.

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Crafting Community

Crafting Community

Mar 12, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Chris and Callie Tuschen fell in love with the craft beer scene while living in Oregon. After moving back to South Dakota , they turned their passion into a business. Today, their brew­ery in Hartford draws rave reviews from locals and visitors.

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Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels”

Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels”

Mar 11, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

When COVID-19 threatened to derail a popular Freeman festival in 2020, organizers responded by offering online sales and a drive-through for pickup. Those who look forward to delicious German food every spring will be pleased to learn that Schmeckfest will continue with this format in 2021.

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Data Privacy Day encourages online vigilancefor customers and businesses

Data Privacy Day encourages online vigilancefor customers and businesses

Jan 28, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Cyber threats target customers and businesses, and South Dakotans face some of the highest cybercrime losses in the nation. In recognition of Data Privacy Week, learn how you can limit cybercrime and keep customer data secure.

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Oelrichs Barrel Racing Champion’s Passion for Horses Pays Off

Oelrichs Barrel Racing Champion’s Passion for Horses Pays Off

Jan 21, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Lisa Lockhart, a barrel racing champion from Oelrichs, has won many regional and national events but enjoys the journey more than the accolades. Even that pales in importance to family. Read more about this self-described wife, mother, and barrel racer.

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Patient-Driven Care During the Pandemic

Patient-Driven Care During the Pandemic

Jan 12, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

COVID-19 has posed a challenge to healthcare systems in South Dakota and across the country, but the Winner area has weathered the storm with care from Winner Regional Hospital.

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Committed Employees Strive to Provide Exceptional Service

Committed Employees Strive to Provide Exceptional Service

Jan 12, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Golden West prides itself on longevity in terms of service, customers and employees. As of December 2020, employees have a combined 2,142 years of service; that’s great for the company and even better for its customers.

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