Sometimes, Facebook Really Gets Your Goat
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.
State Honors Hartford
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.
Help is Just 3 Digits Away!
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.
Crafting Community
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.
Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels”
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.
Data Privacy Day encourages online vigilancefor customers and businesses
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.
Oelrichs Barrel Racing Champion’s Passion for Horses Pays Off
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.
Patient-Driven Care During the Pandemic
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.
Committed Employees Strive to Provide Exceptional Service
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.
Living the ‘Good’ Life in Long Valley
The Good family has owned a ranch in Long Valley for 70 years. Between training and breeding performance horses, rodeo and holding annual training clinics, they’re keeping busy!