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....
Women of the Cloth
You might think fabric shortages would negatively impact a quilt shop. But for sisters, Deb Mergen and Diane Bunkers, owners of Always Your Design in Dell Rapids, it simply meant an opportunity to lend a helping hand.
Wall Business Helps Meat Demand
When food supplies dwindled as the pandemic forced the packing industry to scale back operations, Ken Charfauros and Janet Niehaus shuffled their plans to help ease demand.
Homeward Bound
When safety protocols dictated social distancing, schools and offices were suddenly off-limits. Students and professionals alike had to adapt to working online.
Custer Camp Resort is Straight Out of the Stone Age
Custer campground sits on a prehistoric site once populated by cavemen and dinosaurs. Today, you’ll find everything from traditional RV and tent sites to teepees and treehouses.
The History of Cable TV: Part II
From its origins in 1948, cable television has overcome many obstacles: tall mountains, government regulations, and fierce competition. By focusing on quality programming and embracing new technology, the industry has overcome considerable adversity and gone on the change everyday life for millions of Americans.
Win Passes to the Fair!
Central States Fair & Rodeo and Sioux Empire Fair Ticket Giveaway Golden West proudly supports county fairs across our territory every year, and this year we're giving four members two passes apiece to either the Central States Fair or the Sioux Empire Fair. The...
Life on the Ranch for this Hometown Hero Means Lots of Dough
When Hartford resident Adam DeJong got a job delivering pizzas in high school, he had no idea he would one day own the restaurant. After serving in the Army National Guard, Adam thought about teaching or coaching … but realized his true passion involved pepperoni.