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Capturing beauty in the Badlands

Capturing beauty in the Badlands

Mar 20, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

From cattle to cameras – Elsie does it all. As a fifth-generation rancher turned photographer, she knows how to make it all work right at home.

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Hate headaches and love good sleep? Healthy habits start with the screen

Hate headaches and love good sleep? Healthy habits start with the screen

Mar 7, 2024 | Expert Advice, Making A Difference

It’s dinner time and the table has green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and an unwelcome guest – the smartphone. Many families have banished this device from meals, which prevents headaches in more ways than one.

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More than sandwiches: Subway serves opportunity and supports Pine Ridge

More than sandwiches: Subway serves opportunity and supports Pine Ridge

Feb 22, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Bob and Darlene Ecoffey say their Subway in Pine Ridge serves more than healthy sandwiches. The restaurant also provides opportunity and supports the community.

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Making sense of AI by grouping into capability and functionality types

Making sense of AI by grouping into capability and functionality types

Feb 9, 2024 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference

AI feels futuristic, but it has been around a long time. Its origins can be traced back thousands of years to ancient myths and legends. Interest has grown as technology has advanced.

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Ace is the place for 4 generations (and counting)

Ace is the place for 4 generations (and counting)

Jan 25, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

From childhood play in the basement to fourth-generation owners – Ace Hardware in Hot Springs is not just a store; it’s a family legacy! With 90 years of ownership in the same family, Kelly and Brad Bednar are dedicated to serving their community of Hot Springs.

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From books to technology, Carnegie Library connects the community

From books to technology, Carnegie Library connects the community

Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Brittany Moeller has been transforming the Dell Rapids Carnegie library into a tech-savvy haven for the past decade. From story time to maker spaces, the library is a hub for learning, exploring, and playing.

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How to protect your kids from social media’s effects on mental health

How to protect your kids from social media’s effects on mental health

Jan 11, 2024 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference

Kids today spend more time online, and research shows it impacts their mental health. The U.S. Surgeon General outlines the effects on children and teens and suggests ways to address the concerns. Learn how to set safe boundaries and how Ultimate Wi-Fi can help.

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Drive-in serves up hope, healing, and award-winning burgers

Drive-in serves up hope, healing, and award-winning burgers

Jan 4, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Chad and Heather Whitney went from supplying local beef to owning their local drive-in.

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Farm meets fashion: a little fun with a little hard work

Farm meets fashion: a little fun with a little hard work

Dec 7, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Meet Lindsey Beckstrand, a nurse with a passion for fashion and a love for the farming lifestyle.

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G Force meets Pine Ridge tire and auto needs

G Force meets Pine Ridge tire and auto needs

Nov 13, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Calvin Ghost Bear, owner of G Force Tire & Auto Service, stumbled into the auto repair business in Pine Ridge in 2013 while setting up his contracting shop. The unexpected venture, born out of community need, now thrives after a decade.

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