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In the United States, about 38 percent of people participate in recreation that’s associated with wildlife, according to a 2012 survey. That figure is higher in South Dakota, where 54 percent of the population takes part in such recreation. Retail sales for hunting in South Dakota were estimated at $723 million in 2011. Retail sales for fishing in South Dakota ... Read More »
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Whose job is improving voter turnout?
Is "getting out the vote" the job of the secretary of state? Read More »
Dakotafire guide to ballot measures
OK, folks, roll up your sleeves: It’s time to dig into your democratic duty. North Dakota has five ballot measures this year; South Dakota has 10. (One additional measure, to allow corporate farming, was on the ballot in North Dakota’s primary in June. Voters rejected the measure.) You can find the exact text of the ballot measures, plus explanations by ... Read More »
A taste of Dakota festivals
TABOR, S.D. Czech Days For nearly 70 years, the community of Tabor, S.D., has celebrated its predominantly Czechoslovakian heritage around farmers’ schedules, with a Czech pioneer village, kolache baking, polka dance-off, and Czech Days queen, prince and princess pageants. The two-day festival benefits Tabor’s economy and sense of community. “Almost every resident has a part doing something, whether it’s working ... Read More »
Teacher shortages: The crisis is here
As parents filled their shopping carts with pencils and notebooks to prepare their children for the new school year, superintendents across the state were dealing with some daunting back-to-school lists of their own. Read More »
Candidates give their take on rural issues
We asked North and South Dakota candidates for federal or statewide positions to tell how they would serve rural places. Here are the responses from those who answered our request. Read More »
Infographic: Number of S.D. public districts, 1919-2014; History of District Reorganization for N.D. Schools, 1990–present
Infographic: Number of S.D. public districts, 1919-2014; History of District Reorganization for N.D. Schools, 1990–present Read More »
Restaurant focuses on local flavor
Meet Grant Greenlund, head chef of The Field Restaurant and Lounge in the LaMoure County , N.D., town of Adrian, population 110. The Field prides itself on serving dishes made primarily with fresh local ingredients that correspond with the seasons. Read More »
POSTCARD: Lake Tewaukon was the place to go
Everyone in Sargent County knows where Lake Tewaukon is, and most of us have fished there at one time or another. Read More »