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Headquartered in Sioux Falls, Sunkota Construction has served South Dakota and the greater Midwest as a general contractor focusing on commercial construction and remodels since 1996. The business, founded by Bob and Jeanette Fraser, was recently acquired by entrepreneurs Les and Sara Rowland. Les had...

Founded in 2005, Grassland Granite began as a small shop servicing local customers in the Aberdeen area with custom stone countertops. This year marks its 20th anniversary. The company expanded over the years, adding more advanced machinery and a dedicated cabinet division, TruFinish WoodWorx. “We started...

Entrepreneurs Vaney Hariri and Tamien Dysart of Think 3D Solutions took a break after conducting a retreat for clients in Washington, D.C. Sitting on the steps of the Washington Monument, the business partners discussed the burdens of leadership, and how they wished there was...

After 18 years at another firm, financial advisor Jimmy May decided to take the leap to join Nancy and Kameron Carlson at Prime Capital Financial in Sioux Falls. “While I believe all advisors strive to put their clients in good investments, we focus on financial...

“During the time of the Black Hills Gold Rush, a young man claimed a chunk of land just outside of present-day Rapid City, South Dakota. His name was John Harrison Hart,” said Hart Ranch Camping Resort Club manager Tim Schnabel. Hart—a Civil War soldier—carved out...

Legendary things are happening in Watertown, specifically where Thunder Road used to be, according to Watertown entrepreneur Missy Sinner. What was once the entertainment chain is now Legends after undergoing renovations and a rebrand. Sinner and her team saw something special in the business, she...

South Dakota State University’s Department of Dairy and Food Science has been an industry-leading program in the United States for more than a century, says Dr. Londa Nwadike, David A. Thompson endowed department head and professor. Starting with the founding of the Dakota Agricultural College...

Raeco Builders is the first company in South Dakota—and one of 26 nationwide—to earn the AC478 accreditation certification, a credential demonstrating commitment to safety, excellence in quality control, and metal building assembly. “This accreditation reflects our commitment to doing things right and doing them well,”...

There’s a hub of collaborative, holistic wellness in Sioux Falls, creating space for women to heal, says Selah Space founder and owner Jada Dobesh. Whether a woman is dealing with postpartum recovery, life transitions, health crises, or emotional or physical stress, specific treatments are available...

Liv Med Spa was created by family nurse practitioner (NP) Kasandra Wheeler as a means to not only help people look their best, but feel their best. What was a part time venture while she worked as an NP has exponentially grown into the full...