Public school districts in South Dakota face a complex set of budgetary restrictions (e.g. recent minimum teacher salary increases, the state aid formula, etc.) so changes in policy that impact…
Difficult Choices and Headwinds on the Horizon As the second quarter of 2025 draws to a close we are confronted by national economy that has slowed noticeably since our last…
Tariffs have become a focal point of discussion among economists, business leaders, and policymakers. To understand their potential impact on South Dakota, examining their historical role in U.S. trade policy…
Over the last three decades, South Dakota has seen uneven and striking shifts in its economic conditions, social composition, and demographic profile. Using detailed neighborhood-level data aggregated to county boundaries…
Between 2023 and 2024 South Dakota kept alive its trend of population growth every year since 1989. The most recent growth is substantial, but the population grew at a slower…
