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From high schoolers mowing lawns, brothers become multi-location family business owners

From two high school kids mowing lawns to business owners with two locations and 120 employees, this landscaping business truly grew from the ground up.

3 years ago

With touch of humor, Sanford’s Paul Hanson takes on chamber chairmanship in latest leadership role

The head of Sanford in Sioux Falls also will be chairman of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber for the next year. We sat down with Paul Hanson to look back on his path in leadership and look ahead as he starts his term.

4 years ago

Hildebrand named 2022 Friend of the Foundation honoree

“Philanthropy, at its core, is about people helping people, and there’s no better definition of that than Steve Hildebrand.”

4 years ago

Travel nursing creates opportunities for workers, drain on health systems

“At the end of the day, we’re competing against traveling agencies to hire these nurses.” Traveling nursing can support health systems — but strain them too.

4 years ago

From southeast S.D., family grows business into sheep equipment industry leader

A love of the sheep industry with a mind for innovation led to this family business success story, now entering a new generation.

4 years ago

Augustana University celebrates renovations and new Ralph H. Wagoner Hall

“It’s a great day to be a Viking!” You’ll likely agree after seeing these recent improvements at Augustana University.

4 years ago

Sanford Pentagon joins campaign to stop ref abuse

One in five high school referees quit between 2018 and 2021, as many point to verbal abuse. At the Sanford Pentagon, they’re working to counter the trend.

4 years ago

First Dakota National Bank marks 150th anniversary with family focused on its future

When the CEO took over in 1983, a dire future for the bank was predicted by some. Instead, the bank today is marking 150 years of family business success.

4 years ago

Building community: Intentionally designed spaces set up nonprofits for success

From a nonprofit with a new downtown location to an organization focused on supporting rural communities with a much-improved office, these designs are ones to see.

4 years ago

Saluting Sister Joan: Avera leader retires after decades of service

Sometimes, just being in the room when big decisions are made is enough to influence them. Honoring longtime Avera leader — now retired Sister Joan Reichelt.

4 years ago

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