Badlands Lead to Good Adventures
If you’ve ever stopped for free ice water at Wall Drug before exploring the rugged pinnacles and spires of the Badlands, you can relate to the editors of Midwest Living magazine. The regional publication honored both South Dakota attractions in its 2021 Best of the Midwest awards.
The Browns Are Happy Campers
Bob and Karen Brown didn’t wait for retirement to pursue their RV dream. Nowadays, the couple owns the Badlands / White River KOA Holiday — a seasonal retreat that is popular with people of all ages, from families with young children to retirees.
Combining Culture & Curriculum
Taylor, a sophomore at Lakota Tech High School, wants to be a sports physical therapist. She credits the school’s curriculum — a combination of traditional academics and real-world experience — with helping guide her down that career path.
Sometimes, Facebook Really Gets Your Goat
When Teri Arneson of Elm Springs drove into town one day, everybody was gathered at the fire station. Her curiosity sparked her to start a community Facebook group to help with communication.
That was 2014. Today, the Elm Springs Community News, Etc. Facebook group has 442 members regularly sharing posts.
Bowling, Burgers, and Business of the Year
A Dell Rapids family gave up their “normal” life to pursue a dream they never knew they had. Their bowling alley has become a popular community gathering place all year long.
State Honors Hartford
Residents of Hartford are celebrating Governor Kristi Noem’s announcement that their town was chosen as South Dakota’s “Small Com munity of the Year” for 2020.
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.
