Lily, South Dakota – A video memoir
Oprah Winfrey was looking for reasons to come to “hometowns” across the country as she wrapped up her network TV program, and one woman wanted to send her to her hometown of Lily, S.D. — population five.
Oprah Winfrey was looking for reasons to come to “hometowns” across the country as she wrapped up her network TV program, and one woman wanted to send her to her hometown of Lily, S.D. — population five.
It’s been informally named the Veblen Strip Mall, and the transformation of the former school building is indicative of the positive change happening in the small community in northeastern Marshall County.
Hiring an economic development director can bring definite benefits to the community, according to several economic development leaders. But they stressed that it’s not a silver bullet, and communities should realize that this step needs to be part of a larger strategic process if it’s to be successful.
Love garden produce but not the gardening? Then, Coteau Sunrise Farm has a summer bargain for you. Tom and Marcey Jones of Britton started their children on a new adventure last summer. Junior Tomi Lynn, freshman Blaze and eighth-grader Trey…
If not, it’s time to learn about this “model of community planning” just down the highway: Howard, S.D. A class project to look at how money is spent in the community turned into a revival movement that involved a significant…