Hat Maker Attracts Athletes, Musicians, Actors with Custom Builds
Meet Brad Montague of Star of the West Hat Company. His custom built hats have caught the attention of everybody from rural ranchers to big-name celebrities.
How Sunshine Can Put Your Favorite Cable Shows on Ice
Annual sun outages occur twice a year around the spring and autumn equinoxes. Intense solar radiation can interfere with satellite transmissions to CATV systems, but disruptions are brief and predictable. Learn more about what causes this biannual phenomenon.
Auto Shop Owner Gains Wheel World Experience by Wearing Many Hats
Auto Shop Owner Gains Wheel World Experience by Wearing Many Hats Lynnae Redenius has been in the automotive industry for 35 years. She may know a thing or two about brakes, tires, and jacks, but it’s her customer service philosophy that has been the cornerstone of...
It’s Good to Belong! 2025 National Co-op Month
It's good to belong. 2025 National Co-op Month! This month is time to celebrate YOU as a member-owner! You are more than a customer at Golden West. You are a member-owner in the cooperative. You help elect a board of directors who guides the outcomes of important...
Golden West Offers Pumpkin Spice Internet in Honor of Fall!
When Starbucks introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003, it created a monster: the drink was so popular, other companies began selling pumpkin spice flavored products. Today, you can find pumpkin spice mac ‘n cheese, marshmallows, cough drops, beer, and more. Even Golden West is getting in on the action with an exciting pumpkin spice-themed fall offer!
e-Readers Offer a Novel Solution for Reading on the Go
Electronic reading devices seem like a modern invention but were originally proposed almost a century ago. Today, e-readers are a $30 billion global industry and coexist peacefully alongside print books. They offer benefits like portability and customizable text, and are environmentally friendly, too.
Cellular Data vs. Wi-Fi: What’s the Best Way to Connect?
When accessing the internet with a mobile device like a phone or tablet, you can connect using cellular data or Wi-Fi. In almost all cases, Wi-Fi is the better choice. Read more to learn why!
Regular, Unleaded, or Diesel? All That and a Bag of Chips!
T&C has been a fixture in Dell Rapids since 1976. The service station/convenience store offers everything from hot dogs and cold beer to a friendly ear and community support.
Family Principles Guide Fourth-Generation Grocer
Family Principles Guide Fourth-Generation Grocer When RF Buche was four years old, he snuck out of his house in Gregory during a blizzard and walked through the snow just to spend time with his dad. His destination? The family grocery...
Rural Douglas County Healthcare System Confronts COVID Head-On
Rural Douglas County Healthcare System Confronts COVID Head-On Rural healthcare providers face challenges, but that isolation can be beneficial, too. When COVID-19 arrived in South Dakota, it took a while for cases to reach rural areas....