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9 H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in South Dakota in 2024

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in South Dakota submitted nine H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Rushmore State News | Feb 17, 2025

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Bridge repairs scheduled on Interstate 29 near Jefferson & Elk Point

Work is set to begin on Interstate 29 at exit 9, with construction projected to start at exit 15 by late April.

By Rushmore State News | Feb 17, 2025

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SDDOT outlines plans for 2025 spring load restrictions

By Rushmore State News | Feb 13, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that highway maintaining authorities may impose load restrictions on roads between February 15 and April 30.

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Public invited to discuss future plans for Brookings area transportation

By Rushmore State News | Feb 10, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), in partnership with the City of Brookings, is organizing a public meeting open house to discuss the development of a long-range transportation plan for the Brookings area.

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South Dakota experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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South Dakota DOT announces meeting for highway reconstruction in Pine Ridge

By Rushmore State News | Feb 5, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced an informational meeting to discuss the reconstruction project of U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 407 in Pine Ridge.

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Lane reduction set for I-229 northbound in Sioux Falls starting January 27

By Rushmore State News | Jan 24, 2025

Beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, Interstate 229 northbound in Sioux Falls will undergo a lane reduction.

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2023: South Dakota ranks 25th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $6,814,796

By Rushmore State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, South Dakota received $6,814,796 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 25th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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FOIA Request Sent to South Dakota Board Of Regents Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on January 7, 2025

By Rushmore State News | Jan 7, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the South Dakota Board Of Regents regarding state university employees' salaries on January 7, 2025.

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South Dakota receives 1 EDA grant totaling $145,003 for technical assistance in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Dec 30, 2024

South Dakota received one grant totaling $145,003 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $5,246,680 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Dec 29, 2024

South Dakota received two grants totaling $5,246,680 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $306,000 for public works in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Dec 28, 2024

South Dakota received two grants totaling $306,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $652,042 for planning in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Dec 27, 2024

South Dakota received two grants totaling $652,042 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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South Dakota receives 2 EDA grants totaling $465,071 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Rushmore State News | Dec 26, 2024

South Dakota received two grants totaling $465,071 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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FOIA Request Sent to South Dakota State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Rushmore State News | Dec 10, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the South Dakota State Board of Education on December 10, 2024.

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South Dakota inflation rate lower than national average as of November 2024

By Rushmore State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Inflation in South Dakota lower than national average as of October 2024

By Rushmore State News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 9 projects to support economic development in South Dakota during 2023

By Rushmore State News | Nov 21, 2024

South Dakota ranked 30th in the US after receiving nine EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 55.9% more home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q3

By Rushmore State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 276 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $95.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA Request Sent to South Dakota Board Of Regents Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Rushmore State News | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the South Dakota Board Of Regents regarding the compensation details of all state university employees, including those from community colleges, on November 14, 2024.