Penny Pinching Proves a Popular Prairie Pastime
PennyWise Publisher Helps Keep the Homeless Warm While Overseeing Historic Renovation
West River Bed & Breakfast Built from a Kit Attracts Visitors from Every Continent
Almost a century ago, Lyndy Ireland’s great-grandparents purchased a kit home from the Sears Roebuck catalog. Today, that house is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places … and attracts visitors from around the world.
69th Annual Meeting Highlights
New Directors, Bylaws and Amendments Over 200 members attended the 69th annual meeting of the Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative on Saturday, Sept. 25. They heard from the president and general manager, elected board members, and decided on proposed amendments...
Edgemont Roots Keep Storyteller Grounded
Edgemont isn’t exactly fertile breeding ground for Hollywood producers, but it was home to Sean Covel, who’s also artist, Rebecca Swift's publishing partner, for the first 18 years of his life. Best known as a producer of the critically acclaimed, cult-classic film...
Blending the Arts
Bridgewater Musician & Makeup Artist Illustrates Children’s Book Series Rebecca Swift has pursued many interests over the years. The Bridgewater resident is a makeup artist, musician, social media director, illustrator, and mother of three. She may not be a...
Bird is the Word for Rural Communities Seeking an Economic Boost
Pheasants have long been a symbol of South Dakota. With more birds per capita than any other state, South Dakota attracts pheasant hunters both near and far every October. Their arrival gives a boost to rural economies in areas like Gregory and Winner that extends beyond dollars and cents.
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.
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...
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...