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Case Studies

Round the Table

For Kenneth and Cassandra Carskadon, what started as a lifelong passion for board games has grown into a new business venture designed to bring people together. Round the Table, located on 1st Street in Montevideo, is a retail destination

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Ziggi’s Coffee

Since opening its doors in November 2025, Ziggi’s Coffee in Montevideo has quickly become a welcomed addition to the community. Located inside the new Citizens Alliance Bank building, the fast-casual coffee shop offers coffee, specialty drinks, dirty

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Herreid Area Housing Development

This case study put together by Thriverr/Dakota Resources focuses on a town of about 400 people in northern South Dakota and the success they have had with developing housing options.

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Riverview Dairy Housing Case Study

As one of Minnesota’s long-standing farm & dairy operations, Riverview has grown far beyond farming — they've also built more than 250 employee housing units spread across several counties to address local labor shortages and make life better for

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Dawson Auto Glass, LLC

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Beech Property, LLC

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Madison Tire & Repair

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Granite Falls Eyecare

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