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Winter officially starts Dec. 21, and we’d like to note that with a new photo to serve as the background image on Dakotafire.net.
Thinking bigger: Regional partnerships help communities build up their economies
Several organizations in the James River Valley have recognized the benefits of thinking regionally, and have stretched their traditional boundaries to do economic development work that benefits a larger area.
FiredUp: Idea farm
Cities may be fertile ground for new ideas, but rural places provide changes for interaction with the land itself—sparking ideas that are rooted in the harsh and beautiful reality of the world we inhabit.
12-12-12 is 90th birthday for energetic Britton woman
Numbers have always fascinated Althea Brown, so it’s not surprising she appreciates celebrating her 90th birthday on 12-12-12. Her full life has included two stints in Britton, where she now lives in her own home, a welcoming place for family and friends.
Population trends affect housing in South Dakota
Few houses are being built or in the rural areas of the state where depopulation is happening, according to Sid Goss of the S.D. School of Mines.
Weekend blizzard offers little moisture relief to farmers and ranchers
The weekend blizzard, which dropped between 5 and 10 inches of snow on most of eastern South Dakota won’t have much of an impact on drought conditions in farm country says Dennis Todey, State Climatologist. UPDATE: Map of snowfall totals.
Groton teams with rival Roncalli to compete for prizes in national contest
By Char Telcamp, Groton Independent The rivalry between Groton High School and Roncalli High School has been voted one of the top rivalries in the Midwest region, a distinction that has put them in the running for cash awards…
Rural libraries survive and thrive with community support
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.
Funding for broadband projects is available through S.D. Broadband Initiative
If South Dakota rural libraries need help with technology, the South Dakota Broadband Initiative may be able to assist with both advice and funding.
State senator tours areas hit by flood damage in 2010-11
We may be in a drought now, but the damage from two years of flooding lives on.