
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Offers Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Golden West recognizes t the importance of keeping members connected and safe. Three-digit dialing codes have long provided easy access to everything from road conditions to community and emergency services. Beginning July 16, you will be able to speak with a trained counselor by dialing 988 — a new national mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline.

How to Keep Your Personal Info Private & Stay Safe on Social Media
From phony sweepstakes to romance scams, senior citizens are a favorite target of cybercriminals. The Consumer Protection Division of the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is committed to helping protect the elderly by providing tips on staying safe. This week’s article focuses on privacy settings and navigating some of the popular social media sites.

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Attorney General’s Office takes steps to protect seniors from scams
Cybercrime is on the rise, and senior citizens are especially vulnerable. Senior Companions of South Dakota, in partnership with the Attorney General’s Office, sponsors events aimed at educating seniors about the risks and providing them with tools to help protect their personal information.

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.