Business
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From independent operators to publicly traded companies, stories on the businesses that fuel South Dakota's economy.
Salem residents invest own money in new subdivision
After 2 damaging derechos, 50 individuals and business owners donated $250K toward new housing with no promise of a return on their investment. 'Nothing creates buzz in a town like moving dirt.'
Major power line expansions will fuel future growth in SD
The $30 billion plans would support production of more energy and wider growth in the region. "Transmission infrastructure supports all development."
Igloo bunker residents file class-action lawsuit against owner
More than 150 plaintiffs could be part of $17 million legal action at the "prepper" complex in southwest South Dakota.
Calving goes high tech
From breeding to birth: How South Dakota cattle producers use technology to lose fewer calves and get more sleep.
As more communities embrace tax increment financing, the tiff over TIFs heats up
Tax increment financing (TIF) districts have become a go-to tool for cities and counties to spur economic development. As the number of TIFs grows, so does the debate.
Citizens' fight highlights tax increment financing district debate
Conflicting answers to a residents' question about a TIF in Mitchell highlights concerns about if tax increment financing districts are being done correctly.
Projects that TIFs built: Counties using for housing, industry
To highlight some of the projects that tax increment financing districts have helped fund, here are 10 examples in South Dakota from the past 20 years.