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Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Digging Down To Her Roots
Published: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Though Sheri Burrell didn’t grow up in this area, she’s not a stranger to it. She and her family spent every summer visiting here while she was growing up; Burrell’s father was raise...
Lifelong Learning
Published: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Pam VanMeeteren never imagined she’d be in college for twenty-seven years, especially while caring for her family of four children, Alissa, Brian, Abbey, and Ashley with her husband; Jeff. All t...
You May Call Me Earl...
Published: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Have you ever stood in a store all by yourself reading captions on greeting cards laughing hysterically (if you have not, I highly recommend it)? How about looking at, touching, and admiring pieces of...
Artists Among Us
Published: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
After a long buying trip in the heat of June traveling the winding roads of the Black Hills, Mom and I landed back in Rapid City with a trailer full of one-of-a-kind artwork created by local artists....
100 Women of Yankton Set Out to Make a Difference
Published: Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Two women had the dream ofbringing people together to raise significant funds for non-profit groups in need. Together with three other women heading the mission, it didn’t take long before 100 W...
Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Spring, The Rebirth Of Life
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Spring, starting in March and lasting till June, is defined by Wikipedia as one of the four temperate seasons, following winter and proceeding summer. There are various technical definitions of spring...
Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Women Working In A Male-Dominated Position
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Women working in a typically male-dominated position is becoming more and more of a norm, but there are still leaps to be made. Catalyst studies show that in IT positions, women only make up 23%. Here...
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Harlie HaceckyWhen you’re little, everyone says the sky’s the limit. So, as a child, you dream of doing the extraordinary such as traveling to Pluto or becoming the next princess. I was gu...
Large Munsterlanders: A Breed For All Seasons
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Dogs have always been treasured members of Lori and Todd Rothenberger’s family. Both Lori and Todd had prior hunting backgrounds, while growing up in the South Dakota outdoors. In the years afte...
Watchful Eyes and Compassionate Hearts
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Paul ScherschligtWhen it comes to the safety of Yankton county citizens during an emergency, Paul Scherschligt has their backs. Scherschligt began his role as Yankton County Emergency Manager in Janua...
Mosaic Quartet Unites Others in Faith
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Four women with a passion for singing and a dedication to faith were brought together to spread the rewarding joy of music and worship with others.Wendy Christiansen, Shelley DeJong, Shelly Hansen and...
On Call 24/7
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019
Donna FrengDonna Freng is a common face for those that associate with Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS). As maintenance supervisor, Freng visits each of the five LCBHS-owned facilit...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Through The Lens
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Einstein famously said that: “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there eve...
A Love Affair With Food
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Erica Wright KostalI am not lying when I say my little sister Erica Wright Kostal was born with a spatula in her right hand, a mixing bowl nestled in her left arm, and a “take charge attitude&rd...
Mission Trip To LaGonave Haiti
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
When most people in the Midwest plan excursions to leave the country, Haiti isn’t usually on the top of the list. The 2019 year ushered in a trip full of life-changing experiences for Cory Enfie...
The More, The Merrier
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Steve and Tracy HuffAfter spending the weekend in the kitchen, Steve and Tracy Huff were loading up their vehicle for the ultimate “foodie” road trip.The Yankton couple love working side b...
One Crafty Gal
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Shannon ViereckGrowing up in the midwest I have had the privilege to know many people who were raised on a farm. My wife, my best friend, and most friends I knew growing up, and still know to this day...
Kozy’s Bar Back In The Family
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Kozy’s Bar on the west end of Yankton is no stranger to the locals.The welcoming gathering place has been there for generations. I had the opportunity to cozy up with Lawrence Kozak and his gran...
Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Radiant In Retirement
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Dr. Mary MilroyDoctors are some of the hardest working people, but even after being retired for almost two years, Dr. Mary Milroy is as busy as ever! Since her retirement in May of 2017, Dr. Milroy ha...
Believe In Yourself
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
DEb BodenstedtDebra Bodenstedt grew up on a farm outside of Wayne, Nebraska where she was taught the merit of hard work by helping her dad with daily chores. It was during these days that Deb started...
Yankton Clothing Closet Makes Its Move
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Our community has been allowed a wonderful opportunity to help provide clothing for families in need.With awareness of the need and a partnership between the United Way and the South Dakota Human Serv...
Our Mother
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Margaret HunhoffOur mother, Margaret Hunhoff, died peacefully one week shy of her 95th birthday. I took the photo above in front of her Pearl Street home four years ago, before she became ill and move...
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
Through The Lens
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019
This past December my oldest daughter graduated from South Dakota State University’s Nursing program in Rapid City, South Dakota where she has been for the past two and a half years. She recomme...
Professional Problem Solver
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019
Dan AltmanDan Altman calls himself a “professional problem solver."In his line of work, that’s rather accurate, he’d tell you.“You have to take little steps to solve a problem...
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
A Super Experience
Published: Thursday, January 17th, 2019
Right, Katie BlaalidLast February, the upper Midwest was treated to the second Super Bowl to be hosted in Minneapolis.Making sure the fans in the Twin Cities for Super Bowl LII were entertained was a...
