Tag: rural
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Coming Home: Haase’s heart is tied to South Dakota
Following high school, Neil Haase grew wings and flew away from his Webster hometown. But the longer he was away, the more he discovered South Dakota was pulling him back.
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Faulkton’s Pickler Mansion in 25th year of restoration
The Pickler Mansion has been a fixture in Faulkton since Major John Pickler first began its construction in 1884. But the will-bequeathed wish of Alice Pickler, that the house be made into a community museum, was not made a reality until 1988.
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Lilacs are looking good this spring
Lilacs are one of those plants whose lovely flower clusters and sweet fragrance are anticipated by gardeners in many parts of the world, but especially in the colder regions of the United States, Europe and Asia, according to David Graper, Extension Horticulture Specialist and Director of McCrory Gardens.
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SDSU Extension Announces New Forages Field Specialist
Karla Hernandez recently joined the SDSU Extension team as a Forages Field Specialist, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
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FiredUp: Houses serve as marketing for your community. What message does your housing send?
If the homes in your town are sending the wrong message, it may be time to think creatively about how to make housing an asset instead of an eyesore.
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Britton man featured on reality television show
The machine sat in the corner of Ulic Henehan’s garage for years, but now it’s in the living room of his Britton home – and for a good reason. It’s worth nearly $30,000.
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Schwan’s announces Faulkton and Oakes depot closures
The Schwan Food Company has announced plans to close distribution depot centers in Faulkton and Oakes, N.D. Schwan’s will replace these plants with a new facility to be located in Aberdeen.
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New Webster pool nears completion
The excitement is building as crews put the final touches on Webster’s new swimming pool.
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Cuts jeopardize Head Start
National mandated cuts to the South Dakota Head Start program funding will mean fewer students enrolled in that program. Exactly how many fewer in Day County is still unclear.
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The closer land is to a grassland system, the happier producers are to see rain
Is the abundance of rain the Dakotas have seen in the past few weeks a blessing or too much of a good thing? The answer to that question probably depends on where live—but how you farm also matters, area scientists say.