Solutions
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The best problem-solving happens when the people impacted the most develop ideas and share what they know. But nothing can happen to fix problems on a large scale if those good ideas that could work elsewhere aren't shared. South Dakota News Watch seeks to change that by reporting on solutions to the state's biggest challenges in an effort called Engage South Dakota. If you know of a solution that should be highlighted, email it to engagesd@sdnewswatch.org.
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.'
Effort to highlight Midwestern history and academia comes to South Dakota
Can studying a region's past help to understand it in the present? The Lost Region Recovery Project attempts to answer that question for the Midwest, the only part of the U.S. without robust academic study dedicated to it.
Chamberlain gives away land to spur new housing development
Some years, the town of 2,500 added just 1 home, prompting city leaders to invest taxpayer money and resources to jump-start housing development.
Housing solutions: Engage South Dakota
A list of entities and programs that can assist in developing or obtaining housing as well as links to News Watch reporting on housing solutions.
'Tunnel farming' extends growing season by 4 months
A March-to-December growing season in South Dakota? Above-ground plastic buildings expand crop outputs and product quality.
Boys and Girls Clubs innovating after budget shortfalls
The reservation programs are finding solutions in a budget flux: "Yes, the funding has been cut, but so what? These kids are getting it done anyway, and the Boys and Girls Club isn't going anywhere."
Redfield rebuilds housing stock: 1 lot and 1 house at a time
Small towns may have to tackle a small project first in order to encourage larger developments down the road.