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Above-ground bunkers are shown in a field in Igloo, South Dakota.

Trouble in 'prepper' paradise: Bunker residents raise financial, safety concerns at Igloo, SD site

The former U.S. Army depot in South Dakota that once housed military munitions now hosts people looking to live off the grid. But a News Watch investigation has revealed problems at the bunker complex.

Resident-driven ideas at heart of Engage South Dakota

Resident-driven ideas at heart of Engage South Dakota

Pilot project uses storytelling and civic engagement to identify and share solutions to challenges impacting communities across the state.

The exterior of a house under construction in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Solving South Dakota's housing problem through idea sharing

How an Aberdeen nonprofit called Homes Are Possible Inc., or HAPI, shares what it has learned to help ease the state's housing crunch. "Everybody has a problem with housing. ... We're just taking a more aggressive approach to fixing that."

Josh Clark stands in front of the display case at the Cutting Edge Meat Market in Piedmont, S.D.

Processing wild game still a challenge for South Dakota hunters

“I don’t know if it’s just the lack of processors still out there, but we're up 30% to 40% over last year in terms of animal drop-offs. ... We’re slammed right now.”

The $500 million High Plains Processing grain plant under construction south of Mitchell, S.D.,

Jobs and money follow new agricultural processing in SD

Grow it here, process it here: South Dakota sees big financial benefits from operations like those in Aberdeen and Mitchell.

Presidential pause in relocations

Presidential pause in relocations

How the 2024 election impacts business and family moves. “This is about the stupidest year I’ve seen."

Large lithium batteries next step in SD wind power growth

Large lithium batteries next step in SD wind power growth

One neighbor worries about the chance of fire from the system designed to provide energy when it's needed.