South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development, or GOED, announced Tuesday the communities slated to receive child care investments.

Gov. Kristi Noem is touting a new phase of the “Freedom Works Here” workforce recruitment campaign just as lawmakers are scrutinizing the project.

Another round of funding for rural high-speed broadband projects in South Dakota is available.

Gov. Kristi Noem says her ‘Freedom Works Here’ ad campaign is the most successful one in state history. The governor’s office said the national workforce recruitment campaign has attracted hundreds to the state, but the push relies on stretching a key fact.

High Plains Processing announces plans for a new multi-seed processing plant near Mitchell.

Chris Schilken is the office’s new commissioner. He previously served as deputy commissioner.

The South Dakota Works program is now offering loans to a wider variety of businesses.

The grants are part of the ConnectSD program, which aims to improve high-speed access for underserved households in the state.

Commissioner Steve Westra’s departure is effective May 22. The governor’s office made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.

Gov. Kristi Noem is responding to criticisms about the slow rollout of a $200 million dollar housing infrastructure program.