Sturgis Brown High School began construction on its new common area and kitchen last year with the intent of creating a dedicated space for the students to have lunch.
It's that time of year when people can place winter gear on the presidential statues in downtown Rapid City and one group is coming together to ensure everyone stays warm this winter.
Church Response assisted 953 individuals with 13,000 pounds of food in the previous quarter. Tina Neumann, the director of Church Response says half of the people they help are working, but can't make ends meet.
Economic development groups helped fund Gov. Noem's 'Freedom Works Here' campaign. They're also doing the heavy lifting of recruiting workers to the state.