esidents of Redfield, S.D., are switching their mindsets about economic development: Instead of hoping to lure a big company to town, they are building their community in other ways—through housing, investment in a new school, support of entrepreneurs, and more. Pictured, from left, are Clark Davis, David Marlow, Jim Ellenson, Shad Storley, Keri Schade, Karen Gall, Lisa Zens, Heidi Appel and Shawn Chase. Photo by Heidi Marttila-Losure/Dakotafire Media

Residents of Redfield, S.D., are switching their mindsets about economic development: Instead of hoping to lure a big company to town, they are building their community in other ways—through housing, investment in a new school, support of entrepreneurs, and more. Pictured, from left, are Clark Davis, David Marlow, Jim Ellenson, Shad Storley, Keri Schade, Karen Gall, Lisa Zens, Heidi Appel and Shawn Chase. Photo by Heidi Marttila-Losure/Dakotafire Media