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From books to technology, Carnegie Library connects the community

From books to technology, Carnegie Library connects the community

Jan 18, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Brittany Moeller has been transforming the Dell Rapids Carnegie library into a tech-savvy haven for the past decade. From story time to maker spaces, the library is a hub for learning, exploring, and playing.

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Drive-in serves up hope, healing, and award-winning burgers

Drive-in serves up hope, healing, and award-winning burgers

Jan 4, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Chad and Heather Whitney went from supplying local beef to owning their local drive-in.

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Farm meets fashion: a little fun with a little hard work

Farm meets fashion: a little fun with a little hard work

Dec 7, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Meet Lindsey Beckstrand, a nurse with a passion for fashion and a love for the farming lifestyle.

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G Force meets Pine Ridge tire and auto needs

G Force meets Pine Ridge tire and auto needs

Nov 13, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Calvin Ghost Bear, owner of G Force Tire & Auto Service, stumbled into the auto repair business in Pine Ridge in 2013 while setting up his contracting shop. The unexpected venture, born out of community need, now thrives after a decade.

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Unlocking career opportunities for youth

Unlocking career opportunities for youth

Nov 13, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Golden West’s field service team brought their splicing trailer to Edgemont High School, providing students with insights into telecommunications careers and emphasizing trade school benefits. Students also received advice from Human Resource Assistant Jody Pease on transitioning to the professional world.

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Field tech enjoys helping customers and impacting local communities

Field tech enjoys helping customers and impacting local communities

Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Meet Golden West Field Service Technician Spencer and discover why he’s so enthusiastic about serving smaller communities, like Hartford and the surrounding area. Spencer values connecting with customers face-to-face and continually learning how to best meet their needs.

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Keep cherished photos and memories intact forever

Keep cherished photos and memories intact forever

Oct 19, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Eager to say goodbye to scattered files and the fear of losing precious memories? Golden West member Lori Lafferty not only uses the FOREVER service to digitize and protect her memories – she serves as a FOREVER ambassador. Through her business Photo Legacy Digital Solutions, she helps ensure people’s special moments aren’t lost or forgotten.

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Scan or snap? Which is the best way to digitize and preserve photos?

Scan or snap? Which is the best way to digitize and preserve photos?

Oct 5, 2023 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

From family albums to travel experiences, digitizing helps preserve your photos for future generations. Start by choosing which digitization method works best for you – scanning or using your smartphone. The answer depends on your priorities and circumstances.

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Soaking Up History

Soaking Up History

Sep 14, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Kara’s commitment to her community shines through as she bridges the past with the present, offering a unique spa experience that connects both visitors and locals. Those who visit Moccasin Springs can soak up history and leave refreshed!

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After decades away, Armour native  returns to brew beer and happiness

After decades away, Armour native returns to brew beer and happiness

Sep 1, 2023 | People & Places, Uncategorized

After decades away, Armour native returns to brew beer and happiness Randy Wiese left Lincoln, Nebraska, to open a brewery in his hometown of Armour, a town of just 700 people. “That was one of our questions, ‘Is it big enough to support a brewery?” he said. The...

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