Utility companies are studying and taking comments on routes for a proposed transmission line that would run about 150 to 175 miles between proposed substations in Big Stone City, S.D., and Ellendale, N.D. Read More »
Communities
POStplan changes approaching quickly for local communities
Concern is growing over the budget-slashing POStplan and the potential effects it could have on rural communities in North and South Dakota as thousands of post offices nationwide are targeted for reduced hours or closure. Read More »
Duckfest contestants hindered by summery weather
The weather was a little too good for the annual duck hunting competition in Gackle, N.D., known as Duckfest. Read More »
During Britton’s day as capital, Gov. Daugaard addresses merit pay, state finances, railroad and sewer issues
Britton hosted South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, First Lady Linda Daugaard, and other state officials when the city was designated as the state’s Capital for a Day October 3. Read More »
What would you do with an extra $34,000?
The Webster Area School Board had a pleasant decision to make: What to do with an unexpected refund from Northwestern Energy. Read More »
FiredUp: Self-fulfillment is more likely when community is considered
If we bypass community concerns in the search for self-fulfillment, we aren't likely to get there at all. Read More »
Where can small towns find the money for water and sewer projects?
The size of a water or wastewater project can sometimes dwarf the entire budget for the town. There are a variety of sources out there for funding for rural water and wastewater projects, but the rewards to go to the swift, the persistent, and those tolerant of paperwork. Here’s an overview. FEDERAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Community Development Block ... Read More »
No rain, just fire and frost in Faulkton
With no precipitation of any kind during the last three weeks, the fire danger is high and local volunteer fire departments deployed to three fires starting Sept. 14. Read More »
S.D. ag secretary will speak on rural improvement in Faulkton
Slowing or reversing outmigration in rural South Dakota will be one of the topics discussed at the Sept. 30 meeting in Faulkton. Read More »
4-H benefits from Extension’s reorganization
The learning experiences that 4-H provides have been given a boost through the reorganization of SDSU Extension. Read More »