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.
Here’s the latest scoop on safe digging
April is National Safe Digging Month. Calling 811 before breaking ground isn’t just a courtesy — it’s the law. Striking a buried utility line can result in service disruptions, injury, or death, and make you liable for steep fees and fines. Always call before you dig!
How to Dispose of Old Electronics and Clear Space for Your Socks
With the average lifespan of technology down to just a few years, many of us end up with outdated electronic devices collecting dust in the sock drawer. Instead of taking up space, here are some options for disposing of old devices — and what you should do to ensure you’ve removed all sensitive data first.
The Great Outdoors Called … and Amanda Wood Answered
In honor of National Women’s History Month, meet Amanda Wood. Her role in a traditionally male-dominated field is a testament to her strong skills and desire to work outside. Her experience growing up with five brothers didn’t hurt!
Born to Inspire
Tashina Red Hawk has achieved more at the age of 18 than many people do in a lifetime. If you ask the Mission teenager how she’s accomplished so much, she’ll talk about hard work, determination, and a genuine desire to be a role model for Lakota youth. But it really boils down to a positive attitude.
Protect Your Tech
Protect Your Tech How Viruses Infect Laptops, Phones Picture it ... you’re elbow deep in an urgent, important document that holds the key to your future. You then receive an email with the subject line of “A Love Letter for You.” Intrigued, you open the message and...
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