South Dakota
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
SD communities say federal aid isn't 'waste' to them
CORRECTION: This web-version of the story initially listed Rep. Dusty Johnson as "Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-N.D." It has since been corrected to reflect …
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
SD grassland enthusiasts hope for a native plant rebirth
April is National Native Plant Month, an observance at the core of South Dakota's identity. People wanting to protect the state's beloved grasslands …
Wanna help the little guy? SD grocery owner says make use of old law
The latest trade war under the Trump administration is stirring debate about whether tariffs are effective, and a South Dakota business is arguing a 1…
Rural SD businesses keep dodging arrows, including tariffs, to stay open
Main Street businesses in South Dakota are playing what some describe as a "scramble game" in the fast-changing and challenging U.S. economy…
For SD, wind energy means jobs, not just spinning turbines
South Dakota's new governor is making an active pitch regarding economic opportunities for the state. The renewable-energy sector said it continues …
SD research: Power of ag co-ops intersects with controversial tax law
A new study says agriculture co-ops are a strong economic force in states like South Dakota - but their future is murky, because of federal tax cuts …
Getting a read on SD's incarceration woes and improving re-entry
Setting aside funding for a new South Dakota prison is a thorny issue for state lawmakers this year. There is also renewed talk about the state's …
USDA cuts could halt progress of SD local food scene
South Dakota farmers leading the "locally grown" movement have visions of a dynamic regional food production system but some of it is in doubt with lo…
Future murky for public lands, but SD has a success story
For decades to come, South Dakotans can make use of an expanded wilderness in the southeastern part of the state, as a new land deal will keep …
SD farmer flexes drought-fighting muscle in face of dry conditions
The South Dakota region has seen some wet weather in recent days, but the entire state is still in varying levels of drought status. That has …
Power of rural organizing reflected in SD carbon pipeline law
The future of a big carbon capture project in the Midwest was thrown off balance after a new South Dakota law was adopted. Rural property owners made …
SCOTUS to decide future of fund seen as lifeline for rural broadband
Later this month, on March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund that aids …