Rural migration isn't one-way: South Dakota’s rural communities aren’t just losing residents; many who head to Sioux Falls or Rapid City return for a slower pace of life, family ties and strong community bonds — learn what draws them back.
South Dakota works hardest: WalletHub’s latest report ranks the state third overall—boasting a 98% employment rate, 1.9% unemployment and a top‐11 share of multiple jobholders — find out which states lead the nation.
South Dakota tourism faces headwinds: Visitor spending plunged up to 40% at Fort Hays Old West Town and dipped statewide this summer as Canadian traffic dwindled, even as Sturgis rally and Badlands numbers climbed — find out how operators are weathering the downturn.
Tribal broadcasting funding secured: A $9.4 million stopgap grant deal, struck by Sen. Rounds after federal cuts, will channel funds to 37 tribal radio stations through the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Office of Indigenous Connectivity and Technology starting this October — find out how stations will benefit.
Surplus yields, steep losses: Bumper harvests and a 39% drop in China‐bound exports have pushed corn below $4 a bushel, saddling South Dakota farmers with up to $200 in losses per acre and trimming the state’s growth forecast to 0.4% — find out what’s at stake.
Other South Dakota headlines this week
- South Dakota history celebrates its rich heritage
- Explore six undisturbed South Dakota towns
- South Dakota Guard deploys to Washington, DC
- Bowdle and Ipswich libraries earn state accreditation
- Riders roll into BMX state championships
- Sioux Falls Christian dominated Trojans in opener
