Dakota Resources

02/11/2026

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02/09/2026

We want to celebrate you and your successes! 🎉

Share a big or small accomplishment in the comments, your story might be featured in our next newsletter!

01/26/2026

🎉 30 Years of Impact! 🎉

For three decades, we have been proud to help rural communities grow stronger, support local businesses, and empower people across South Dakota. We’re grateful for every partnership, every project, and every story that’s shaped our journey!

01/24/2026

We’re proud to see our team in action across rural South Dakota. 🌾

Paula Jensen led the Leadership South Dakota class on guiding participants through hands-on experiences that showcased the strength of rural communities, from touring Brentwood Colony’s Kiwi Closets and ProComm Cabinets manufacturing facilities to visiting Hadrick Ranch and their meat packaging operation.

The day also included a tour of Faulkton, highlighting main street businesses and the local art walk, a rural leadership panel at Blondie’s, and a memorable grazing dinner served by Hadrick Ranch. Experiences like these continue to inspire connection, leadership, and opportunity in rural South Dakota.

01/21/2026

A full day celebrating advocacy and 30 years of impact. ✨

We spent the day at the Capitol connecting and engaging, then capped it off by kicking off our 30th anniversary with an evening celebration. Grateful for the relationships, the progress, and everyone who joined us as we celebrate this milestone year. 🙌

01/20/2026

From our day at the Capitol. 🏛️

Pictured are representatives of Dakota Resources, including our staff, board members, and the economic development professionals we serve.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect, advocate, and represent communities across the state. 🤝

01/13/2026

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12/29/2025

A coordinated statewide effort is underway to generate and share innovative ideas for new housing across the state.

12/26/2025

✨ The new year is right around the corner! ✨
What goals are you setting for yourself or your community in 2026?

We’d love to hear your plans, share them in the comments below and let’s inspire each other to make the year ahead amazing! 💬

12/22/2025

⏰ Last chance to support our annual campaign!

We believe rural communities deserve the tools, leadership, and connections to thrive, and with your help, we can make it happen.

Every gift counts. Together, we can strengthen communities and grow vibrant rural economies.

Click the link to donate today!

Donation Form All donations will be delivered to Dakota Resources, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focused on connecting capital and capacity to empower rural communities. *We use Stripe for payment processing, and their fee structure charges 2.9% of the total plus 30 cents.

12/12/2025

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