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More than 150 leaders gathered to celebrate communities and people driving economic growth across southeast South Dakota. Three standout winners prove that small-town collaboration creates big wins.
Growing communities around Sioux Falls are keeping pace with explosive development thanks to major infrastructure investments. Three local utilities are racing to build 125 miles of new power lines annually to support new schools, hospitals, and thousands of new homes.
Five South Dakota school superintendents are being recognized for their decades of service, innovation, and student-focused leadership. The awards celebrate educators who've transformed their districts through community partnerships, new technology, and expanded opportunities for students.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's biggest clean energy project. The massive development will power hundreds of thousands of homes while pumping $145 million into local communities over three decades.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will power hundreds of thousands of homes and become the state's largest clean energy project. The 333-megawatt facility will create 200 construction jobs and pump $145 million into local communities over three decades.
South Dakota just greenlit a massive $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest, powering hundreds of thousands of homes while pumping $145 million into local communities over three decades. The project shows how rural America is leading the nation's clean energy revolution.
High school senior Liz Boschee launched a javelin 147 feet to break South Dakota's all-time record and win her championship by 18 feet. Her historic throw capped a remarkable day that saw 13 state records fall at the South Dakota Track and Field Championships.
Nearly 40 South Dakota students just won full scholarships that cover tuition and fees, with one catch that's actually great news: they'll use their degrees to build careers right at home. The Dakota Corp Scholarship program is investing in the state's future by funding education in exchange for graduates filling critical job shortages.
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A 40-year community development veteran is spreading a powerful approach that helps South African neighborhoods solve their own problems using talents and resources they already have. The ABCD method is transforming how communities tackle challenges without waiting for outside help.
A rural South Dakota elementary school redesigned its building using research-based principles and saw the strongest gains among low-income students. The changes included flexible furniture, cultural murals, and layouts that saved two weeks of learning time.
South Dakota just greenlit a $750 million wind farm that will become the state's largest clean energy generator. The massive project will power thousands of homes while creating jobs in rural Haakon County.
Two gymnastics teams defended their state titles in South Dakota, showing dedication and skill on the mat. Harrisburg dominated Class AA while Estelline-Hendricks claimed Class A glory in front of home crowds.
Earth Team volunteers donated over 350 hours in 2025 to help South Dakota protect wetlands, wildlife habitats, and farmland through the USDA's conservation program. Their unpaid work stretched federal resources and delivered over $12,000 in benefits to farmers and taxpayers.
Ten coaches and one athletic director from South Dakota will be inducted into national halls of fame this summer, celebrating careers spanning decades of championships and student mentorship. Their combined service totals over 250 years of shaping young lives through sports.
Solid carbon blocks are now storing wind energy as heat and powering a major biofuel facility in South Dakota—and the entire system went from construction to operation in under 12 months. This breakthrough could transform how American factories use renewable energy.
Rural South African communities are partnering with local governments to tackle the country's water crisis in a model that could transform service delivery. While national attention focuses on urban solutions, these grassroots collaborations show a promising path forward.
South Africa brought together 400 voices from communities, Indigenous leaders, and youth to shape a groundbreaking biodiversity strategy that protects nature while creating jobs. The people-centered approach sets a powerful example ahead of global climate talks.
South Korea just selected 86 villages to join a new program that turns unused land into solar farms owned by local residents. Communities will share both the clean energy and the profits.
South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate at just 2.2 percent, matching Hawaii for the top spot. Even as Sioux Falls slipped from the number one metro area, the state's economy remains remarkably strong with jobs outnumbering job seekers.
Saint Francis Indian School in South Dakota has transformed from struggling to thriving, tripling math proficiency and nearly tripling English scores since 2020. The stunning turnaround earned the school its highest rating ever from the Bureau of Indian Education.
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