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Chase Jensen Director of Organizing

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We organize and build community power in promoting and protecting natural resources & resilient food and energy systems for future generations in South Dakota.

Dakota Rural Action

5 hours ago

📅Remember to mark your calendar for Nov. 6-7 so you can join us in Pierre. Join us this November in Pierre for DRA’s 39th Annual Meeting! This will be an opportunity to meet our new Executive Director, connect with members from across the state, and celebrate our wins from 2026. Friday’s dinner will feature speaker Austin Frerick, a 7th generation Iowan, acclaimed author, and leading voice on the corporate takeover of our food system. Stay tuned for updates & registration information coming soon! ...

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Dakota Rural Action

1 day ago

❓Did you know that Medicaid helps keep rural healthcare facilities open? When uninsured patients can't afford care, hospitals and clinics may not get paid for their services. Medicaid expansion helps more people get coverage, so providers are more likely to be paid for the care they provide.🚑This helps rural hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and emergency services stay in business.🏥In many rural communities, the local hospital or clinic is a major employer.Keeping these health care facilities strong helps protect local jobs and supports the local economy.📌This fall, the ballot measure Amendment I could undermine this coverage and leave our rural healthcare facilities in a more precarious financial position. #Medicaid #MedicaidMatters #RuralHealthcare ...

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Dakota Rural Action

2 days ago

❓Want to make a difference right here at home in South Dakota? We're hiring a community organizer in Eastern South Dakota. 📝We organize people 👪 & build leadership while developing strong allied relationships. We protect environmental resources 🌎, advocate for resilient agriculture systems, and empower people to create policy change that strengthens 💪their communities and cultures.📌Priority application deadline is Sept. 21st. Full job description & how to apply here:www.dakotarural.org/who-we-are/employment/ ...

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Dakota Rural Action

4 days ago

❗L-NO! 👎South Dakotans have already rejected attempts like Amendment L twice in the last few years. Voters deserve to have their decisions respected, not have the rules changed until politicians & special interests get the answer they want.❌This November, we’re voting NO on Amendment L to keep the power where it belongs: with South Dakota voters.#NoOnL #SouthDakota #southdakotaelection ...

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Dakota Rural Action

6 days ago

⌚There's still time to submit a a proposal for new merch designs!❗️We are seeking proposals for a graphic artist to work with us to create artwork for use on organizational merchandise. We want these designs to visually communicate the values that DRA members support. 👀We are seeking 1 - 2 designs that can be used on T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, and stickers. 👓Review the full RFP for all the details (there are several important guidelines!). Submit by Sept. 18th to action@dakotarural.org. 🔗https://www.dakotarural.org/help-us-design-our-merch/❓Questions: Email action@dakotarural.org See less ...

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