Election Day!

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

Brookings RL-21 Informational Meeting with DRA

Thursday, October 10th at 6PM. At Good Roots Farm and Garden, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57006. Get the facts about Referred Law 21, which is on the Nov. 5th ballot and will infringe upon our local control. RL21 is … Continued

Interpreting Your Ballot

With crucial items on the November ballot, including federal offices, statewide initiatives, and referred laws, voter education, and turnout are essential for Dakota Rural Action (DRA) members. By voting, we can elect leaders who will champion policies that support sustainable … Continued

Register for the 37th Annual Meeting

Registration is now open for our 37th Annual Meeting! Hosted October 25-26 in Sioux Falls, this year’s meeting will be a time to celebrate accomplishments, connect with members across the state, elect new members to our board, review our organization … Continued

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Landowner Victory in SD Supreme Court

South Dakota Supreme Court Rules Against Summit Carbon Solutions’ Use of Eminent Domain Pierre, SD – August 23, 2024 – In a significant legal victory for South Dakota landowners, the South Dakota Supreme Court yesterday unanimously ruled against Summit Carbon … Continued

DRA Virtual All-Member Meet + Greet

WHO: This call is for all current + prospective DRA members WHAT: Connect with Dakota Rural Action’s statewide community and meet our newest organizer, Liz Tiger! We will review the history of DRA’s work, and two months before election day, … Continued

Virtual DRA Member Meet & Greet

At this evening event we will learn about the history of Dakota Rural Action’s work, current campaigns and foundations of organizing. There will be opportunities to connect with current and prospective members in breakouts, get to know the organizing team, and learn about ways to get involved.

WHO: This call is for all current + prospective DRA members
WHAT: An evening of learning about the history of Dakota Rural Action’s work, current campaigns and foundations of organizing. There will be opportunities to connect with current and prospective members in breakouts, plus get updates from DRA lobbyists Chase Jensen and Melissa McCauley about our legislative efforts in Pierre for the 2024 session.
WHERE: Zoom (link to follow in confirmation email)
WHEN: Thursday, May 16th from 5:30-7pmpm MT / 6:30-8pm CT
WHY: Our organizing is only as strong our relationships + and our organization only as strong as our members!