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Wind farm surge drawing vocal opposition in South Dakota
HIGHMORE, S.D. – After years of lagging behind neighboring states, South Dakota is suddenly poised for dramatic growth in wind energy production.
That means hundreds more wind towers are headed to South Dakota in a frantic pace that could triple the size of the wind industry in the state over
Messy debate: Waste piping issue pits neighbors against large farming operations
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. – Kathy Tyler drove past a section of Grant County farmland she owns in the fall of 2016 and noticed that a metal culvert had been installed under a small driveway on her land.
No one had asked permission to be on her property or alerted
Dangerous Rails: Anatomy of an accident
Reports: Broken rail line was main cause of 2015 accident
Dangerous rails: Aging lines, old tankers pose ongoing threat
2015 derailment, ethanol spill highlight railroad safety concerns.
Custer Fire: How much did the fight cost?
For top fire boss, $2.5 million cost to fight fire worth every penny.
Custer Fire: Images of destruction, hope
How the Custer State Park fire altered an artist’s favorite canvas.
Custer Fire: Park recovery and rebirth
Despite damage, Custer officials say park and wildlife will thrive after fire.