Rushmore State News

EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in South Dakota in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued nine grants totaling $6,814,796 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in South Dakota.

South Dakota ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Rushmore State News | Apr 2, 2025

South Dakota ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,907 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).