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Roasting fresh flavors

Roasting fresh flavors

Mar 18, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Roasting fresh flavors Cherrybean Coffee sells bean blends in area stores and online. Most people avoid drinking coffee late at night, but for the families behind Cherrybean Coffee in Marion, that’s exactly when the magic happens. Owned by Loren Johnson, Robert...

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Sisters help customers near and far sewing quilts and community

Sisters help customers near and far sewing quilts and community

Mar 6, 2025 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

With each stitch, sisters Deb Mergen and Diane Bunkers sew together quilts of dedication, customer service, and community involvement. The pair has learned a lot about quilting in the 12 years they’ve owned and operated Always Your Design in Dell Rapids.

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Wall superintendent appreciates online educational opportunities

Wall superintendent appreciates online educational opportunities

Feb 14, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, Uncategorized

Sally Crowser, who has a doctorate in education, is the superintendent of the Wall School District. Combining her experience with the support of the community, Dr. Sally, her teachers, and their students have unique educational opportunities. Read how they use their Golden West connection to reach different corners of the state for interesting learning programs.

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Freeman Health saves lives and provides telemedicine

Freeman Health saves lives and provides telemedicine

Jan 9, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Freeman Regional Health Services utilizes telemedicine for expert opinions from specialists without having to leave the emergency room. Dr. Jay Allison, Sheila Rigo, and Angie Wollmann are a few of the many that care for their hometown every day, providing opportunities for better care for many.

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Hartford Fire and Rescue volunteer dedicates time to community safety

Hartford Fire and Rescue volunteer dedicates time to community safety

Dec 5, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

The Hartford Fire and Rescue is comprised of volunteers and has been run by the community since 1902. Doni Rolfson is one of the volunteer firefighters/EMTs who continues nearly 40 years later in preserving the community she cares about.

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Karl’s starts its reputation for service in the town of Gregory

Karl’s starts its reputation for service in the town of Gregory

Nov 21, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Discover the story of Karl’s TV & Appliance, a successful retailer with a strong focus on customer service since 1956.

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Wall father-son duo turns passion and hard work into top-notch service

Wall father-son duo turns passion and hard work into top-notch service

Oct 29, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Mike and Michael Luedeman started their tire business, M&M Sales, as a father-son duo in 2009 before expanding in 2018. Since then, they have gained a reputation for their outstanding service and kind attitudes. Utilizing their Golden West service, they manage the stress of day-to-day work easily.

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30 years of radio supports local people in their hometowns

30 years of radio supports local people in their hometowns

Sep 26, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Discover how Scott Schramm and his team at KWYR Radio are making a difference in their local communities through their radio broadcasts.

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Small-town antique car collector creates online YouTube following

Small-town antique car collector creates online YouTube following

Sep 20, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Ben Dolloff knew from a young age that antiques were a passion he would have for life. After moving across the country to Murdo, Ben and his wife Laurie own and operate an antique business and YouTube channel. Ben sells most of his antiques online and uses his Golden West service to share videos he’s produced with thousands of followers.

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Lakota women-owned business builds a new vision for their area

Lakota women-owned business builds a new vision for their area

Aug 29, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized

Serena and Ellen Harmon own Rosebud Building Products and Equipment Rental, providing essential resources for their community. This Lakota women-owned business supplies their community with building materials, equipment rental, and more.

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