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Why Mayor Paul TenHaken left Click Rain, and how he found purpose in public service

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“I don’t want to be eulogized as, ‘He was a good entrepreneur, had a great social media marketing company.’ And I felt, at the time, like that’s kind of what I am. It’s kind of what I’m known for.

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A candid conversation with Mayor Paul TenHaken about personal finances

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“One of my first memories about money is, I built a little treasure chest…and it had a compartment in it.

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What is purpose? Hear from hospice doctor, author Jordan Grumet

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“I always tell people, ‘You can’t find purpose; you create it.’ But it is true that we have to understand the, you know, the ‘beckonings’ — the things in our life that we might want to build purpose around.

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8 year-end financial planning tips to get your money in shape for 2025

Want to know how financial experts get their money in shape for the new year — so you can too?

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‘This is the dream home’: Local small business owners share homebuilding plans

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“I know we’re going to have to spend a lot of money, so I don’t want to compromise.” Build, buy, or remodel? With all the chaos of the housing market in recent years, many homebuyers are feeling stuck.

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Elections and how they impact your money

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Are markets more volatile in an election year? Does the person or party in the Oval Office have any effect on my returns?

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Health vs. wealth: Business founder Diana Cabrices stresses importance of finding balance

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“Essentially, I worked so hard to reach a status and a financial level that, then, I had to use that same money to get my health back.

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Former Raven Industries executive leaves corporate world, finds fulfillment in new business venture

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Lon Stroschein’s story started with a local farm kid earning his education at South Dakota State University.

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Cutting up curtains: Rebekah and Nick Scott talk business journeys, 'how we money'

It all started with cutting up curtains. It’s a true story, but it also contains a metaphor that any entrepreneur could relate to.

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Maximizing your giving impact: Founder of local nonprofit consulting firm shares insights

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Cindy Peterson wants everyone to view themselves as a philanthropist, whether that means giving of your time, talent, or treasure.

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