Giving Back

‘Dirty Jobs’ host funds scholarship for tech ed students in South Dakota

Celebrity Mike Rowe’s visit to South Dakota last year to promote technical school education has inspired him to help fund scholarships for those students.

7 years ago

Computer immersion program teaches kids to think critically

“The more we learn, the more we can build better and better robots to help us drive cars, explore space, do very detailed surgery and many other tasks unimaginable to our parents and our parents’ parents.” That’s a fifth-grader explaining why this program is so important. Doesn’t that make you want to learn more?

7 years ago

Indoor triathlon to raise money for charity

An indoor triathlon this weekend will give athletes a taste of competition while raising money for a good cause.

7 years ago

Giving Back for February

Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities. Here’s a look at who gave back in February.

7 years ago

Donate airline miles to help grant wishes

It’s that time of year: Consider donating your unused airline miles to Make-A-Wish South Dakota.

7 years ago

Community leader’s vision builds on street-level approach to service

“I could say his name in a lot of circles, and people wouldn’t know him,” Mayor Paul TenHaken said. “But the impact that Rich is having in our city is tremendous.” Meet Rich Merkouris, a servant leader with a big vision.

7 years ago

Giving Back for January

Giving Back recognizes businesses and organizations that are helping our communities.

7 years ago

SkyZone offers free jumping for federal workers, families

Federal government employees and their families can enjoy a free visit to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Sioux Falls during the partial government shutdown.

7 years ago

Federal workers line up for bank’s lending program

Within hours of launching its no-fee, no-interest loan program for federal workers one week ago, it became clear to First Dakota National Bank that the demand was big.

7 years ago

Federal employees: Free breakfast here

The Original Pancake House in Sioux Falls is offering a free breakfast to any federal government employee.

7 years ago

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