Ranch goes grass-fed, embraces agritourism

Barbara Soderlin Journal staff

Edgemont-area rancher Mark Hollenbeck is capitalizing on two agricultural trends at once.

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments

TALKING BUSINESS: Car wash, coffee to go on Jackson Boulevard

Barbara Soderlin Journal staff

A new detail shop, car wash and coffee kiosk opened together about a month ago at 2123 Jackson Blvd., not far south of Baken Park.

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments

Names and Faces for July 30

Journal staff

Carpenter named society president

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:15 am | (0) Comments

Business briefcase for July 30

Journal staff

Butler, Reichhardt join for new steering options

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:15 am | (0) Comments

THE CREDIT GUY: What are the pros and cons of paying off old debt?

Todd Ossenfort

Q: If I pay an account off that has been delinquent since 2005, will the delinquent account stay on my credit for seven years from the date of my payment?

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:15 am | (0) Comments

KAHLER: To create jobs, you need to make sustainable profits

Rick Kahler

Here is a little primer for all the politicians and economists who are having a tough time figuring out how to get Americans working again.

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:15 am | (11) Comments

CONSUMER CREDIT: Determination, imagination essential for sticking to budget

Carey Denman

My plan to dramatically scale back my family’s food budget is in full swing.

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:15 am | (0) Comments

Federal contracts for July 30

Journal staff

The following businesses have been awarded federal contracts:

Jul 30, 2010 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

Rapid Chevrolet named to AAA's best auto repair shops list

Journal staff

Rapid Chevrolet has again made AAA's annual list of the best auto repair shops in South Dakota, the automotive association said Tuesday.

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:30 am | (0) Comments

iPad plunge: Douglas looks at buying Apple devices for school board members

Kayla Gahagan Journal staff

Douglas School District board meetings could soon be paperless if the district agrees to buy iPads for board members.

Jul 27, 2010 | 6:30 am | (11) Comments

Ten named to Rapid City BID board

Emilie Rusch Journal staff

A banker, two restaurateurs, two retailers and a representative of one of downtown's largest property owners are among the proposed members of the board that will govern the downtown Business Improvement District.

Jul 26, 2010 | 3:12 pm | (1) Comments

Sen. Johnson launches effort to hear from South Dakotans on 2012 Farm Bill

Journal staff

Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., has launched a special section on his website in an effort to hear from South Dakotans about their views on the 2012 Farm Bill.

Jul 26, 2010 | 2:59 pm | (11) Comments

Amish furniture store opens in Deadwood

Journal staff

Former Harding County rancher Gary Schmaltz has taken on a new type of business, opening the Canyon View Amish Furniture & Gift shop on the north side of Deadwood at 250 U.S. Highway 14.

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:45 am | (0) Comments

Schade Winery is newest wine producer in Hills

Barbara Soderlin Journal staff

It may not be Napa Valley, but the Black Hills is developing a wine circuit of its own.

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:45 am | (3) Comments

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THE CREDIT GUY: If debt in collections, do you settle or pay in full?

Todd Ossenfort

Q: I was making payments at the agreed-upon amount on my bank card. Then something happened and they messed up. Long story short, my debt ended up with a collection agency. Should I fight for it to be back with the original creditor and pay it off, or should I settle with the collection a…

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments

KAHLER: Look for the areas in which you might be wasting money

Rick Kahler

As I cleared our dinner table the other night, I scraped some of my uneaten veggies into the trash. I immediately heard my mother saying, “There are starving kids in India that would give their right arms to eat what you are throwing away!”

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:30 am | (1) Comments

TALKING BUSINESS: Personal chef lets you enjoy your dinner party

Barbara Soderlin Journal staff

Dan Hughes and Alexa Alexander have started the Rustic Cuisine personal chef service. Alexander, the manager, and Hughes, the chef, provide personal chef services and in-home catering.

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:30 am | (0) Comments

Names and Faces for July 23

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ABWA elects new officers

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:15 am | (0) Comments

Business briefcase for July 23

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Group names winners of Flower Power contest

Jul 23, 2010 | 6:15 am | (0) Comments