“Clean” Nuclear Energy Corp. (CNEC), a subsidiary of Basin Uranium, has applied to the State of South Dakota to explore for radioactive uranium in Fall River County, north of Edgemont in an area near the rim of Craven Canyon. This … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 CONTACTS: Chase Jensen, Dakota Rural Action, 605-277-3730, chase@dakotarural.org Landowners Applaud South Dakota Public Utilities Commission’s Rejection of Summit Carbon’s CO2 Pipeline Permit Application Pierre – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) on Tuesday … Continued
To kick off Earth Week, join our community screening of the documentary “The Jungle”, a story of meat, greed, and profits in the industrialized food model. Unraveling centuries of greed and exploitation in America’s meat industry, this modern-day take on … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6th, 2025 For media inquiries, please contact: Chase Jensen, Senior Organizer, Dakota Rural Action 605-277-3730, chase@dakotarural.org South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Signs Landmark Bill Restricting Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines PIERRE, SD – In a historic … Continued
Dakota Rural Action’s long-time director, Frank James, will be stepping away from his role with the organization at the end of April. Frank has been an integral part of DRA since he first started as a community organizer in 1992, … Continued
60% of South Dakotans sided with landowners, who called out RL 21 as “Summit’s Bill of Rights” and a danger to local communities Pierre – South Dakota voters decisively rejected Referred Law 21 on Nov. 5, stopping Summit Carbon Solutions’ … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2024 CONTACTS:Chase Jensen, Dakota Rural Action, 605-277-3730, chase@dakotarural.org Vote NO on Referred Law 21 Radio Ad Exposes Dangers of CO2 Pipelines with 911 Call from 2020 Explosion Brookings, SD – October 21, 2024 – Dakota … Continued
VOTE VOTE VOTE! Precincts open 7am-7pm. Check your precinct and preview your sample ballot here: https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx Voter Registration ends October 21! Register to vote: https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/register-to-vote/default.aspx Not in town on 11/5? Vote early! With crucial items on the November ballot, including … Continued
This annual event highlights the latest work being done to improve and promote local foods in our state and connects producers, consumers, retailers, restaurants, chefs, and resource providers from across South Dakota. Hosted at the Journey Museum in Rapid City, … Continued
Join the conversation and learn how we can make a difference! Hosted by the Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition, this community event is focused on how grassroots community organizing can make a difference in our world to make the changes needed … Continued