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Oct
15

Dakota Rural Action Hosts Corporate Accountability Author at Annual Meeting

The public is invited to join Dakota Rural Action (DRA) on Friday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 pm at Drifters Bar & Grille in Ft. Pierre for dinner and a keynote delivered by Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry. This evening event will kick-off DRA’s 39th Annual Meeting, Rooted & Resilient: 39 Years…

Sep
28

DRA Releases 2026-2027 SD Local Foods Directory

Dakota Rural Action (DRA) has released the 2026-2027 Local Foods Directory, connecting South Dakota consumers with food producers around the state. The free publication highlighting producers who grow and sell…

Sep
28

Rooted & Resilient: DRA’s 39th Annual Meeting

Dakota Rural Action has been fighting for rural communities, farmers, ranchers, and everyday people for nearly 40 years, sinking our roots deep into the South Dakota soil. The specific issues…

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⚕Did you know that nearly half (49%) of South Dakota's nursing home residents are enrolled in Medicaid? This provides essential coverage for elderly or disabled people who can't remain in their homes. ❗This fall, the ballot measure Amendment I could undermine this coverage for elderly and disabled South Dakotans. 📌South Dakotans approved Medicaid Expansion in 2022. Amendment I would automatically end Expansion if the federal match falls below 90%, leaving far fewer options for people faced with these tough decisions. #healthcare #Nooni #southdakotaelections #eldercare ...

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Dakota Rural Action

1 day ago

🎬Sharing a quick clip of Austin Frerick, our Annual Meeting keynote speaker. Wonder why our markets are broken? How our food system became so fragile? Wonder who is really controlling the US food system? Then come listen to him speak on Friday, Nov. 6 at Drifters in Ft. Pierre. Registration info is on our website, www.dakotarural.org Watch: youtube.com/shorts/n-rupmEym2c?si=DdADTeyxilRZ-Lr9 ...

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❗South Dakota passed a law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. This only applies to NEW voters; if you’re already registered nothing has changed. If you can’t prove citizenship, you may still register to vote, but that will only apply to federal elections. Meaning you could vote for a US senator but not your state legislator. It’s important to note that your SD driver’s license does not prove citizenship unless it was issued AFTER July 1, 2025. For any licenses issued earlier, be sure to grab one of the additional documents. If you have any questions, check out the list from the Secretary of State: bit.ly/SOSdocs or call your county auditor. ...

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1 day ago

Rapid City folks, pop into RCPA's social next week. It's a casual evening with other RCPA members & supporters. Make some connections, share some stories and build community. ...

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Dakota Rural Action

3 days ago

⌛October 19th is the deadline register to vote before the general election on Nov. 3rd. 🖊You can register at your county auditor's office, and you must provide proof of your citizenship. A South Dakota driver's license issued after July 2025, a passport, naturalization certificate, birth certificate, etc. are acceptable documents. ❓Ask your auditor's office if you have any questions. Register today! ...

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