Business
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From independent operators to publicly traded companies, stories on the businesses that fuel South Dakota's economy.
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.
Tariffs and trade war bring volatility to SD ag industries
Soybean farmers are nearing panic mode and corn growers are expecting low prices and profits, but cattle ranchers may see record revenues this year.
What to know about the Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy merger
By the end of 2026, South Dakota residents from the far corners of the Black Hills to the southeastern tip of the state could be sharing an energy provider.
Slow year for South Dakota tourism industry so far in 2025
"Inflation, unrest about the economy, we saw that nationally and in this state as well, so everyone is seeing the same sort of funk."
The state of South Dakota media: Cuts, closures and new voices
Latest newspaper, radio and TV developments demonstrate the fast-pace of change in how people are informed.
7.5 million pounds of chemicals released by SD industry in 2024
Toxic chemical byproducts of industry in South Dakota are released into the air, water and land each year. EPA: Most were treated prior to release and were within regulatory limits.