Watertown taps resident input to solve problems
The South Dakota city of 23,000 is among those crowdsourcing solutions to community challenges like housing, child care and labor.
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Southeast SD surges ahead of Black Hills in tourism revenue
South Dakota saw $4.96 billion in tourism spending in 2023, with 14.7 million visitors. Increasingly, more of them are drawn to the 14 counties in and around Sioux Falls.
Tourism targets next generation of Sturgis rally-goers
In the past two years of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally campaigns, 97% of advanced bookings are from people 49 years old and younger.
Armour shop owner jailed over nuisance property ruling
The case demonstrates the clash of personal rights with the need to protect the entire community and keep small towns from dying.
Girls-only cybersecurity camp challenges stereotypes
There are now more than 200 women in the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University: "Not a hacker hiding in mom's basement."
How a small college became a national cyber powerhouse
A credit card company's move to South Dakota 40 years ago helped turn Dakota State University into a unique, high-tech campus.
Gravel road with higher risk awaits Sturgis rally bikers
“Boy, it’s a mess, and it’s not a good place to ride a motorcycle through right now.”