Business
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From independent operators to publicly traded companies, stories on the businesses that fuel South Dakota's economy.
Moving mountains: Blasting and clawing toward a safer US 385
Huge boulders are being moved and rocky hillsides blasted and scraped away as part of a $72 million widening project on U.S. 385, the only major highway through the central Black Hills.
Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota
Consumer demand for organic and locally grown foods continues to rise, but running a small farm isn't always an easy task for producers.
Biotech: SD revs up for the future in a young, growing industry
State is 1 of 2 without an incentive program to create jobs in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the military and other industries.
Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more
Industry leaders in the state are trying to make South Dakota a bigger part of a $3.2 trillion industry.
Legislators plan bills to help Piedmont residents in mine fight
Lawmakers hope to strengthen lax mining laws that allow some companies to get a license to mine anywhere in the state without public notification or input. Attorney who helped with carbon pipeline has been hired.
Monument could lose millions due to Sanford Health expansion
Monument CEO says competing campus in Rapid City jeopardizes $40 million annually and other revenue. "I don't think the population is growing fast enough for what they plan to build."
Sanford Health to build $500 million hospital in Rapid City
The Sioux Falls-based health system continues its recent expansion into the Black Hills market with its biggest plans yet for a 168-bed hospital and specialty care facility.