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Hometown of Laura Ingalls Wilder set for a growth spurt

Kingsbury County in east-central South Dakota, home to De Smet and Laura Ingalls Wilder fame, could see up to a $1 billion jump in its tax base if a large dairy farm and biofuels plant are both built.

Immigration hurdles harm labor trafficking crackdown: 'We've only scratched the surface'

South Dakota's agricultural, construction and tourism industries draw people and companies seeking profit through the involuntary servitude of others.

US Postal Service downgrades South Dakota mail operations

Rural areas and cities impacted: "If you drop a letter in the mailbox, whether it’s going to Sioux Falls, Brandon or Texas, it’s going to go down to Omaha."

SD hospital hit with lowest quality rating: Inside the fight for improvement

Leaders at Monument Health in Rapid City said they provide quality care despite receiving a 1 out of 5 federal safety and quality rating.

Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist?

The pork slaughterhouse has a new treatment plant to reduce the amount of toxic waste it dumps in the river. Developers and environmentalists want more progress.

Solar surge: South Dakota sees new interest in solar power

Fossil fuels will still play a role: 'On a cold winter morning when it's cloudy and there’s no wind, we’ll still be keeping our members warm with natural gas and coal and diesel.'

South Dakota’s high health care costs causing many to skip treatments

Increasing health care costs are affecting almost everyone, but the unusually high costs in South Dakota are prompting some state residents to forgo necessary medical care, which in turn can drive up costs even further.
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