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While many rural libraries are struggling nationwide, most in the Dakotas are doing quite well—they enjoy strong community support as they welcome more patrons through the doors. Read More »

If South Dakota rural libraries need help with technology, the South Dakota Broadband Initiative may be able to assist with both advice and funding. Read More »

I have a feeling that readers of the Groton Independent make sure they don't skip over the Claremont Recorder column each week. Read More »

Dakota Roots is a good program that could be better for the rural areas of the state if it looked beyond job openings to considering marketplace opportunities. Read More »

Farmers will be able to choose from three new corn varieties that promise to increase yields during drought conditions. Whether farmers go for the more expensive seeds may hinge on whether they think the drought is likely to continue. Read More »

The outlook for reducing South Dakota's nagging drought does not appear promising based on the Oct. 18 Climate Prediction Center's long-range outlook. Read More »

The weather was a little too good for the annual duck hunting competition in Gackle, N.D., known as Duckfest. Read More »

Dakotafire asked candidates for major offices in the Dakotas how they would help rural communities. Read More »

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 »

Harvest in several towns in the James River Valley is not only well under way, it’s nearly done in some parts of the region—and it’s just mid-October. Read More »