Full-service meat locker opening first West River store
BY SIANDHARA BONNET
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building on the corner of East North Street andy Gruenwald hates the word “no” and Anamosa Street after renovations when it comes to customer service. are complete in June. Dakota Butcher is a The Dakota Butcher owner takes daily-owned South Dakota company with a pride in his workers that provide service with a smile. full-service meat locker, fresh and smoked products, deli and bakery. “Our customers don’t stand around in our Randy said the new location will have the business without somebody greeting them or largest variety of things they do in the store finding out if they want something,” he said. “You get me in a bad mood but will also function as the company’s distribution when I see people not getting served right away center for the western side "Our customers don’t of the state. or getting told no.” Dakota Butcher has five Gruenwald hopes to find stand around in our other locations in Clark, hardworking and good business without Watertown and Madison. people to staff Dakota Butcher’s first West River The Rapid City location somebody greeting them location in Rapid City for will include the full-service or finding out if they its opening in June. locker, deli, bakery items, want something." liquor store and beer cave, Randy and his wife and sitting area for people Karen will open the - Randy Gruenwald to eat any of the company’s 12,000-square-foot Owner, Dakota Butcher
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