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Native Artists Enhance Community Economic Development
Because of the enduring impact of traditional arts and culture, both on and off reservations, Native artists represent an important yet undervalued asset for enhancing community economic development and creating stronger Indian nations and families.
Rural Development awarded… [Read More]
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Oglala Lakota College Administers Educational Opportunities With Support from USDA
Schools in South Dakota play a vital role in educating and preparing future generations for postsecondary education and careers. An expansion of the educational outcomes for American Indian students across the state focuses on Tribal Colleges. Providing necessary and… [Read More]
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Oglala Lakota College Partners with USDA Rural Development to Deliver Services
Oglala Lakota College (OLC) partnered with USDA Rural Development in 2015 to enhance program accessibility in underserved rural areas and communities. Through a coordinated effort, workshops were held in three reservation communities to provide information and… [Read More]
Our Lady of Lourdes Provides Foundational Skills and Oh So Much More
It was a special day for the students at the Our Lady of Lourdes, OLL, K- 8th grade school in Porcupine, SD as it was their last day before Thanksgiving break and many of their parents had joined them for lunch. It was fun to see the students excited about the holidays and… [Read More]
Overcoming Barriers Provides Maung Family with a New Home
Although Nyo Maung and his family have limited knowledge of the English language, they did not let that barrier prevent them from pursing the American dream of homeownership. The Maung’s worked with a language interpreter to file paperwork and finalize the process of… [Read More]
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Parkview Villa Apartments Helps to Fulfill a Basic Human Need
Nationwide, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has partnered with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to increase food security, and reduce hunger by providing eligible low-income families access to healthy foods and nutrition education through its nutrition… [Read More]
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Save Money Save Energy
South Dakota USDA Rural Development recently partnered with Black Hills Power and Light based in Rapid City, SD to host four outreach seminars that provided participants with information on Black Hills Power energy efficiency rebates and incentives, customer service programs and… [Read More]
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Sheyenne Dakota, Inc. Expands With Assistance From USDA
Sheyenne Dakota, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in West Fargo, North Dakota, is a wire and cable harness manufacturer of electrical
harnesses for every industry: construction, agricultural, trucking, electric, research, and recreational.
In 2013, the company was… [Read More]
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South Dakota Badlands/Bad River Regional Plan Receives National Designation
The Stronger Economies Together (SET) Badlands/Bad River Region’s long range economic development plan has passed a High Quality Plan (HQP) review by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is only the 4th plan to receive the HQP designation nationally.
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Together, a Father and Daughter Make Homeownership a Reality
Father and Daughter, Charles and Heidi Gascoigne purchased a home together with the assistance of USDA Rural Development and their partners. The Gascoigne’s have worked for two years to make homeownership a reality. Even though they both have limited incomes and… [Read More]
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