Scott Prentice: A Life Built on Vision and Resilience
From a young age, Scott Prentice’s passion for construction was ignited by adversity and inspired by his father’s unwavering vision. His journey from a Minnesota farm to a legacy in South Dakota is a testament to hard work, creativity, and determination.
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1970, Carlos, Minnesota: At age 10, Scott witnessed a tornado destroy the neighboring town of Miltona the day after his family’s barn burned to the ground. His father’s vision to rebuild a grander barn sparked Scott’s love for construction, leading to an expanded dairy operation with 80 Holsteins.
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1972 Tragedy: The family farmhouse burned down after a year of remodeling. Undeterred, Scott’s father envisioned a better home, cementing Scott’s commitment to construction as they rebuilt on their 168-acre farm.
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Move to South Dakota: After relocating to Wessington, South Dakota, Scott’s father saw potential in a dilapidated Main Street building. Together, they transformed it into The Fireside Supper Club and Bar, with Scott designing, building, and even cooking during his high school years.
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U.S. Army Service (Post-High School): As an architectural draftsman at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Scott designed test tracks for the Humvee and M1A1 Abrams Tank and contributed to the Hellfire Missile, Blackhawk Helicopter, and Bradley Fighting Vehicle. He also served proudly as NCOIC of the Battalion Color Guard, earning an honorable discharge in 1983.
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Rapid City Partnership: Reuniting with his father, Scott co-founded Prentice Real Estate and Builders Ltd. in Rapid City, South Dakota. Together, they built structures and a lasting legacy of dreaming big.
Scott’s story is one of turning challenges into opportunities, blending sweat, truth, and beauty into a life of meaningful creation.