Owanka
Owanka, SD · Business
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Building herds to incentivize a next generation of ranching
Many of the farms of today are uncertain of who will run them tomorrow. Family businesses that run generations deep are now wondering about the future, as corporatization of family farms and ranches continues, and more jobs are available in the cities. It’s a fair October morning at the Western...
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U.S. home prices rise more than twice as fast as inflation since 1984, study finds
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Buying a home has become significantly more expensive over the past four decades, with home prices rising more than twice as fast as inflation, according to a new study. Clever Real Estate found the median U.S. home now sells for about $423,100. If prices had...
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B-21 Growth Brings Northrop Grumman Jobs, New Investment to Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The arrival of the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth Air Force Base is beginning to generate new business investment in Rapid City, including plans for Northrop Grumman to establish a presence downtown. On the latest episode of the Rapid City Business Journal podcast, Ellsworth Development Authority...
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Tumultuous input prices have state ranchers walking tightrope
Between drought, tariffs and market instability, the state’s largest industry is facing challenges. In Rapid City, a youth farm show is trying to highlight the future in agriculture and agribusiness, but there’s a tension many feel looking out long term. While everyone here cares deeply about ag and...
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Local youth showcase livestock at the 89th Western Junior Livestock Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Future ranchers are at the Central States Fairgrounds this week for the 89th Western Junior Livestock Show. It’s one of the only livestock shows that happens this time of year, and the energy is a lot more laid-back than busier events like the Black Hills Stock Show. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t tough competition.
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Western Junior Livestock Show exhibitor reflects on months of caring for Pickle
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For Jessica Greene, the work behind a livestock show begins long before an animal enters the ring. Greene said she has cared for Pickle, a 10-month-old, 243-pound barrow, for about nine months. That time has also meant learning his personality. Greene described Pickle as curious...
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Piedmont approves ordinance to limit heavy industry near homes
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Piedmont city commission has finalized and passed the industrial operation protective ordinance, a law city leaders say is meant to “protect the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community.”. The ordinance outlines how the city will regulate heavy industrial activity within...
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Black Hills cold snap puts tender crops at risk; NWS meteorologist shares winter-prep checklist
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -A sharp change in the weather this weekend could bring an early end to the growing season in some parts of the Black Hills region—and give residents a reason to start getting ready for winter. Rapid City is most likely to see morning lows in...
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Rapid City approaches $400 million in valuation mark
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Rapid City has approached $400 million in valuation after a recap of September numbers, according to a Facebook post from the Rapid City Municipal Government. The city’s Building Services Division issued 244 building permits in September with a combined valuation total of nearly $34.5...
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State appraisal panel reduces ‘ask price’ for Box Elder site
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota state government is finding difficulty in trying to sell a building site that previously was used as a place to auction surplus federal property in the western side of the state. The South Dakota Board of Appraisal met Tuesday at the Capitol to discuss what to do next with […]
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Breadroot Co-op to Celebrate Local Vendors and Community Connections Oct. 10
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op will celebrate local farmers, food producers and small businesses during its annual Connect With Your Co-op event Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 East Boulevard North in Rapid City. The event, now in its third year,...
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Sturgis residents could see a small increase in the city portion of their property tax bills next year.
STURGIS, S.D. — Sturgis residents could see a small increase in the city portion of their property tax bills next year. The City Council approved the maximum property tax levy allowed under state law Monday night. The estimated rate is four-dollars-23 cents per thousand dollars of taxable property value.
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Spearfish Reduces Financial Assurance Requirement for Sky Ridge Developer
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Spearfish City Council has approved a reduction in the financial assurance required from the developer of the Sky Ridge workforce housing project, citing the company’s progress and compliance with its development agreement. On Monday, council members unanimously voted to lower the financial assurance requirement...
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Spearfish Chamber Executive Director Heather Giffrow to Step Down
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Spearfish Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a leadership transition as Executive Director Heather Giffrow announces she will step down from the position on October 16th. Giffrow has led the chamber for the past four years, overseeing significant growth in membership, event attendance, and community...
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Black Hills Powwow boasts record prizes and buffalo harvests
The Black Hills Powwow, the premier such event of the Northern Plains, is set to return for a 38th year with a record $200,000 in prize payouts and even more Oceti Sakowin (Lakota, Nakoda and Dakota) culture. “It’s the year of change, it’s the 150th anniversary of the victory at...