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A Kennebec farmer has created images and videos via time-lapse photography that show how dramatic and beautiful Dakota skies can be. Read More »

Check out these stories from Dakotafire-participating newspapers, which may be of interest to others outside of the target community — some ideas to borrow, and some that may serve as cautionary tales. Read More »

A map compiled by the Center for Rural Affairs shows new and proposed electric transmission lines designed to take wind power from the plains where it is generated to the Midwestern cities where it will be used. Read More »

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. Read More »

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. Read More »

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. Read More »

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 run a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business that they’ve named Coteau Sunrise Farm. It is a local food system in ... Read More »

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 percentage of the county and had measurable results: In the first year, local retail sales increased 41 percent. The involvement ... Read More »

The night of Nov. 30 was busy with the FHS All School Reunion committee and volunteers labeling postcards to some 2275 Faulkton School alumni. Seated left are, Jean Deiter – treasurer, Rhea Joyce Barondeau, Leota Turner, Joyce Arneson, Jim Goebel – president and Joyce Schilder – secretary. Not pictured is Val Ramsdell – publicity. The All School Reunion is planned ... Read More »

By Garrick Moritz, Faulk County Record North Central Farmers Elevator is building a full service agronomy center to better serve the Faulk County area. The new center will offer dry and liquid fertilizer, chemicals and seed. It will include a bulk soybean system with a seed treater. Custom application will also be available. An agronomy warehouse will be constructed to ... Read More »