After months of hearings and testimony from across South Dakota, lawmakers are staring at a familiar problem with even more moving pieces. A state task force has advanced 19 different proposals aimed at easing rising property taxes, while a separate ballot measure[...]
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From barn to table: How agritourism is reviving rural South Dakota
Just outside Sioux Falls, a barn with a wood-fire oven and rows of zinnias is helping define South Dakota’s newest growth industry: agritourism. At Good Earth Farm near Lennox, Friday nights mean farm-to-table pizza under the prairie sky, part of a wider[...]
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Another gold rush could bring open pit mines to South Dakota’s Black Hills
The Black Hills have long carried two stories—one of sacred ground and another of gold. Today, with prices soaring past $3,000 an ounce, mining companies are once again eyeing the region that helped fuel South Dakota’s growth 150 years ago. Supporters point[...]
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South Dakota’s rural migration cycle: Not just moving out, many are moving in
South Dakota’s population story isn’t as simple as “rural decline.” While small towns have seen population dips over the past decades, many young people leave for education or jobs only to return later, drawn by family ties and a slower pace of[...]
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Carbon pipeline company seeks pause in permitting schedule after SD adopts eminent domain ban
A major carbon pipeline project has hit a roadblock in South Dakota after state lawmakers banned the use of eminent domain for its construction. Summit Carbon Solutions, the company behind the $9 billion project, is now asking regulators to pause its permit[...]
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SD bans eminent domain for CO2 pipelines; Summit says move ‘creates real challenges’
South Dakota just put a major roadblock in front of a multibillion-dollar carbon pipeline project, siding with landowners over industry. A new law bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, throwing uncertainty over Summit Carbon Solutions’ 2,500-mile plan to transport[...]
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South Dakota poised to boost fees that help regulate CAFOs
Rural communities in the U.S. remain at the center of debate about the growing presence of large livestock operations. South Dakota lawmakers are considering boosting fees that help regulate these sites. A bill making its way through the Legislature would update the fee[...]
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International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage
With teacher shortages hitting rural schools hard, South Dakota is turning to international educators to keep classrooms staffed. More than 400 foreign teachers now work in the state, many from the Philippines, bringing years of experience and a commitment to students. Schools[...]
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South Dakota Legislature: Property taxes, pipelines, prisons (and more)
As South Dakota’s Legislature convenes for its 100th session, it’s not just about marking a centennial milestone. Transition is the name of the game in Pierre, with Gov. Kristi Noem poised for a Washington move and Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden ready to[...]
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Tornado slams into S.D. town: Storm carries 130 mph winds, Destroys Much
The storm took place over the weekend and serves as a stark reminder that even though we’re not in tornado alley, we’re still subject to whims of a harsh prairie environment. Learn why it’s important to take cover when the sirens blare[...]
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SD Legislature Passes Raw Milk Bill
The bill is a the result of nearly two years of work and is a compromise between a small minority of consumers and producers and the dairy industry. Commentary: it seems like South Dakota has figured out this niche industry is not[...]