Being Excellent is Easy When It’s Part of Your Name
Kari Karst is a Dell Rapids native who never imagined she’d be running a successful family business from her hometown. When the opportunity arose to purchase a business her dad once worked for, she left the California dream behind – and couldn’t be happier.
5 Components That Make Up the Heart of Your Computer
Chances are, you use a computer every day. But do you have a basic knowledge of what makes it work? In this article, we’ll give you a quick anatomy lesson by dissecting a computer to get to the heart of the matter.
How to Manage Your Spam Filter and Reduce Inbox Clutter
There’s no way to completely avoid spam, but Golden West’s new spam filter can greatly reduce the number of junk messages reaching your inbox. Internet Help Desk Supervisor Seth Engel shares some tips on how to effectively manage your spam filter.
3 Things You Should Do Now to Prepare for 10-Digit Dialing
Mandatory 10-digit dialing goes into effect June 22, 2022. To make the transition as seamless as possible, be sure to complete three important steps prior to the switchover. Doing so will save you from future hassle … and might even save your life!
Putting the ‘Peddle’ to the Metal is All in a Day’s Work
Terry Arends was born in South Dakota but spent three decades in the Pacific Northwest. A job opportunity brought him back home, and today, there’s nowhere else he would rather be.
115-Year-Old Hotel Regains Its Former Glory One Floorboard at a Time
The Pearl Hotel, a fixture in downtown Kadoka since 1907, once catered to hungry and tired Milwaukee Railroad passengers. When train service was discontinued in the 1950s, business declined, and the city was eventually prepared to demolish the property. That’s when a spirited citizen stepped in and led a preservation effort that continues to this day.
That’s a Lot of Bull
When Martin and Gertrude Jorgensen first homesteaded on the South Dakota prairie over a century ago, they were laying the groundwork for a family business. Four generations later, great-grandson Cody Jorgensen — along with his dad, uncle, and cousin — runs Jorgensen Land & Cattle in Ideal.
Fiber Represents One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Telecommunications
Golden West has invested in fiber since 2004 and 71% of subscribers are currently served. If it hasn’t come to your community yet, hang tight; within five years, the entire service territory should be upgraded to fiber.
South Dakota Couple Serves Meals on Wheels … and Behind Brick & Mortar
When Maxine and Ray Montreal took to the streets with their food truck in 2014, that was just the start. After serving countless breakfast burritos, hot sandwiches, and goulash, they’ve opened a brick-and-mortar café in Montrose. Now, customers are catching on to new favorites like pancake lasagna.
New Spam Filter Offers Robust Security for Added Protection
Spam is an unfortunate fact of life. As part of Golden West’s commitment to keeping malicious emails out of your inbox, we’ve upgraded to a new spam filter. Functionality is the same, with an added layer of security, but you’ll notice a few cosmetic changes.