
Crafting Community
Chris and Callie Tuschen fell in love with the craft beer scene while living in Oregon. After moving back to South Dakota , they turned their passion into a business. Today, their brewery in Hartford draws rave reviews from locals and visitors.

Schmeckfest Creates Its Own “Meals on Wheels”
When COVID-19 threatened to derail a popular Freeman festival in 2020, organizers responded by offering online sales and a drive-through for pickup. Those who look forward to delicious German food every spring will be pleased to learn that Schmeckfest will continue with this format in 2021.

The “Things” Behind the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is a network of physical objects that connect to the internet and share data. Golden West employees talk about some of their favorites!

Edgemont Chef Creates Gourmet Meals with Ranch-Grown Products
Katie runs Sweet & Sassy Chefs, a family-based small business in Edgemont that offers healthy, nutritious meals gourmet-style, relying on meat and produce grown on their ranch. The focus is on freezer meals, but Sweet & Sassy Chefs also caters a wide variety of events including weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, teacher appreciation days, and corporate trainings.

Couples Share Valentine’s Day Recipes for Long-Lasting Love
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. Meet three Philip couples who have taken that notion to “heart” with a combined 183 years of wedded bliss.

Hartford Farmer Makes Giant Leap into Graphic Design
Some people struggle to find careers they are passionate about. A farmer in Hartford has found two — and he’s balancing them both while raising a family.

Data Privacy Day Encourages Online Vigilance
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an opportunity to take stock of your online security measures. Check out our tips for protecting your personal data and reducing your odds of falling victim to hackers.

Oelrichs Barrel Racing Champion’s Passion for Horses Pays Off
Lisa Lockhart, a barrel racing champion from Oelrichs, has won many regional and national events but enjoys the journey more than the accolades. Even that pales in importance to family. Read more about this self-described wife, mother, and barrel racer.

Scholarship Helps Recipient Return Home
Tim Hartmann realized the benefits of a scholarship even before graduating from Custer High School in 2010.

Patient-Driven Care During the Pandemic
COVID-19 has posed a challenge to healthcare systems in South Dakota and across the country, but the Winner area has weathered the storm with care from Winner Regional Hospital.