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Rural Philip woman finds niche working remote for USDA team

Rural Philip woman finds niche working remote for USDA team

by Editorial Staff | Jan 5, 2023 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Tanya McIlravy from Philip has found a career telecommuting with the USDA and works with a team of 10 people around the country. She is appreciative of her high-speed, secure internet and landline phone. Telecommuting has offered Tanya the benefits of advancing her career and gaining flexibility with her schedule.

10 Holiday Apps to Help Ease & Enjoy the Season

10 Holiday Apps to Help Ease & Enjoy the Season

by Editorial Staff | Dec 15, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured

As the holidays fast approach, it can be challenging to get everything done while also trying to enjoy the season. There’s good news. There are mobile apps to help you accomplish everything from shopping to wrapping to visiting Santa. Or as they say – “There’s an app for that!”

Rugged custom-built trailers gain fame on TV, in movies

Rugged custom-built trailers gain fame on TV, in movies

by Editorial Staff | Dec 8, 2022 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Rugged custom-built trailers gain fame on TV, in movies South Dakota-based trailer manufacturer; TRAIL-EZE, has been delivering on its “Trailers for any job” tagline for 59 years. The company specializes in custom-built equipment-hauling trailers, and with payload...

Electronics & Ergonomics: 4 tips to set yourself up for success

Electronics & Ergonomics: 4 tips to set yourself up for success

by Editorial Staff | Dec 1, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured

Minimize pain with a few simple adjustments to ensure you are viewing your electronics in an ergonomically appropriate way.

Give ‘Smart’ Gifts for the Holidays

Give ‘Smart’ Gifts for the Holidays

by Editorial Staff | Nov 10, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured

Your household may already be equipped with these everyday tech essentials. But you can raise the bar for your Christmas gift giving with several ultra-cool (and useful) tech-enhanced goodies.

Broadband, Internet, & Wi-Fi … Oh My!

Broadband, Internet, & Wi-Fi … Oh My!

by Editorial Staff | Nov 10, 2022 | Expert Advice

Golden West provides its members with a broadband connection to the internet. The cooperative also offers and supports a router for convenient Wi-Fi access for the growing number of devices online today. But what does that all mean?

Medal of Honor Hero Calls Hartford Home

Medal of Honor Hero Calls Hartford Home

by Editorial Staff | Nov 10, 2022 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Michael Fitzmaurice is South Dakota’s lone surviving Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. It is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force. Fitzmaurice was honored for his personal bravery and self-sacrifice serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

Recreating a Native Home Where the Buffalo Roam

Recreating a Native Home Where the Buffalo Roam

by Editorial Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe has reintroduced 800-plus head of buffalo on 28,000 acres of grasslands as part of its Wolakota Regenerative Buffalo Range & Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s the largest Native American owned and managed bison herd in North America today.

Brothers Build Auto Business

Brothers Build Auto Business

by Editorial Staff | Oct 27, 2022 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Brothers Bob and Rick Zwart started “jockeying cars” in high school. Over the past 23 years they have grown that love into a 120-car auto sales business.

Doctor Shares Tips to Reduce Digital Eye Strain

Doctor Shares Tips to Reduce Digital Eye Strain

by Editorial Staff | Oct 21, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places

Screen time could be impacting your eyes. A Hot Springs optometrist says spending large amounts of time on a computer or other electronic device can cause digital eye strain.

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