Category: Magazine
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Five Quotes to Note From the S.D. Housing Conference
The 2013 conference of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority celebrated the 40th anniversary of the organization. Here are some words from just a few of the speakers at the conference that might interest Dakotafire readers.
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FiredUp: Beauty is part of the structure of building to last
“If you consider only utility, the things you build will soon be useless. This building is boarded up because nobody has a use for it. Nobody has a use for it because nobody wants to be in it. And nobody wants to be in it because the thing is so damned ugly.” —Roger Scruton, speaking…
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Young Investor Helps Langford’s Efforts
Another 8-year-old might have spent his birthday money on toys or games for his iPod. Not Trey Jensen. Instead, the Langford boy invested his $100 in his community.
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Marshall County 4-H Project Benefits Local Theater
From left, Evan Ogren, Trey Jensen, James Erickson, Kade Larson, Alyssa Olson, Tate Jensen, Brent Ogren, Joshua Punt, Zachary Punt, Amber Ogren, Chase Larson, Ryan Punt, and Brian Anderson help with Langford’s recycling trailer. All of these kids, except Evan and Brian, are Dakota Kids 4-H Club members. Photo courtesy Dakota Kids 4-H Club …
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LaMoure’s Green Team Lobbies for Recycling
The LaMoure Green Team is, from left, back row, Madison Bierman, Chantel Johnson, Caleb Dorich, Damien Bentz and Mercedes Bierman, and front row, Jade Wagner, Kennedy Witt, Autumn Mills and Misty Childers. Photo by LaMoure Chronicle Dawn Schmitt didn’t know what she was starting when she suggested that her LaMoure High School ecology class…
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Small Town of Gwinner Supports Recycling in a Big Way
Right: Anissah Carlblom, Kaylee Stevens, Meadow Malone, Chase McFarland and Victoria Sandness are among the students helping with recycling preparation at North Sargent school. Photo by Kirstin Kempel The list of towns with curbside recycling in North Dakota includes some towns you might expect, like Grand Forks and West Fargo—but also on the list…
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Webster Recycling Raises Funds For New Pool
Part of the money raised for the new Webster pool was raised through recycling. Photo by George Thompson Sometime next summer, when Webster residents are enjoying their new pool, they can do a little thank-you lap for all the community and environmentminded people who set aside their recycling to help make it happen. The…
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Madison Student Establishes Recycling For School System
Three years ago, Madison senior Amy Shan attended a People to People Leadership Summit in California. Part of the program there was creating a plan of action for a project she could do on her return to her community. Shan drew up a plan for recycling, and through some diligence on getting the logistics worked…
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New transmission line would increase capacity
A new electrical transmission line may be coming to the horizon near you.
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Andover’s Waldorf Hotel among many historic places with an uncertain future
Once known for elegance unmatched anywhere in the country, the Waldorf Hotel on Main Street in Andover attracted hundreds of people for world-class dining, dancing and comfort. Today the building has reached a point where it may collapse on its own.