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Mar 7 2024“Rural America is the backbone of this country, and the strength of our agricultural and rural communities supports the vitality and prosperity of our entire country … Because of the efforts of our agricultural communities … America benefits from a rich abundance of safe and nutritious food, which allows us...
Unlocking Anytime Workouts With FLEX Fitness
Feb 28 2024Owners Gene and Lora Holt believe an active lifestyle aids in healthy choices. Understanding time isn’t always on everyone’s side, the Holts gave Faulkton its first 24-hour access gym. That’s right! Once membership is established, members receive a key fob giving them 24-hour secured access to work out inside FLEX...
Faulkton Area OSP Has a New Home
Feb 13 2024Since 2014, the Faulkton Area Out-of-School Program (FAOSP) has continued its efforts to maximize the capabilities of children throughout Faulk County. As the mission statement reads, “Enriching the mental, emotional, and physical development of children.” In 2024, FAOSP increased its capacity to help more children and further secure its position...
Faulk County Plans for Its Healthcare Future
Dec 4 2023“It’s your community and you don’t want it to fade. Every town that’s lost its hospital has shrunk.” - Dr. Kenneth BartholomewWhen small towns lose their healthcare system, their community and the local economy suffer. Dr. Kenneth Bartholomew, medical director of Faulkton Area Medical Center (FAMC), has been one of...
Faulk County Community Transit Update - 2023
Nov 13 2023When South Dakota declared a regional transportation plan for public transit in every county, Faulkton Area Economic Development Corp’s Quality of Life Committee went to work for Faulk County. In August 2019, Faulk County Community Transit Authority (FCCTA) was created and addressed the declaration by joining forces with Community Transit...
October is Manufacturing Month and Faulkton Area Economic Development (FAED) is shining a light on the first cabinet manufacturing company in Faulk County, Cabinets & Interiors Inc. Yes, longevity lives here.The History of Cabinets & InteriorsTo understand the present, it’s always good to learn the past. FAED thanks Jody Moritz...
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to join South Dakota manufacturers to celebrate their industry and the value they bring to the state during Manufacturing Week, Oct. 6-13, 2023.“Manufacturing is a key industry in South Dakota, and I think most would be surprised by the types of...
Today, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) announced a total of $3 million in grant funding to expand child care opportunities in South Dakota communities. This funding is part of Governor Kristi Noem’s Investment Plan for Child Care. These funds will be...
