Business

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From independent operators to publicly traded companies, stories on the businesses that fuel South Dakota's economy.

Reserves of critical minerals driving mining interest in SD

New efforts are underway in the state to pull several rare earth elements used in a variety of modern machines and technologies.

From instinct to evidence: Building connections matters most to women in SD ag

"To see the data come back and confirm that connection and relationships rose to the top, that was powerful.”

Meet the South Dakota Women's Ag Network team

The network is led by support members who live across the state.

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.

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.
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