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Brookings Housing Development Offers Model for Affordable Housing Amidst Land Scarcity

Brookings Housing Development Offers Model for Affordable Housing Amidst Land Scarcity

Brookings, South Dakota, is showcasing its Branch Creek housing development, a project designed to address the city's need for affordable housing for essential workers and recent graduates. The development, a collaboration between the city and ID8 Architecture LLC, features a mix of single-family homes, twinhomes, and townhomes on the southern end of Brookings. Community Development Director Mike Struck noted that 52% of Brookings residents are renters, highlighting the demand for owner-occupied housing. The 23-acre development is planned to include 130 homes upon completion, with 58 of 82 available homes in the first three phases already sold. Prices for these homes range from approximately $227,000 to $405,000, all kept below the state's First-Time Homebuyer Program limit to ensure accessibility to low-interest mortgage loans. The project utilizes a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, with ID8 Architecture receiving $7.3 million in TIF funding, supplemented by state housing funds and private investme...
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Jonesboro A Commission Reviews Tax Collections and Project Updates

Jonesboro A Commission Reviews Tax Collections and Project Updates

Jonesboro A Commission Reviews Tax Collections and Project Updates
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Clark County Commission Allocates $10 Million for Sahara Event Center Redevelopment, Insomniac to Invest $20 Million

Clark County Commission Allocates $10 Million for Sahara Event Center Redevelopment, Insomniac to Invest $20 Million

Clark County Commission Allocates $10 Million for Sahara Event Center Redevelopment, Insomniac to Invest $20 Million
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GSA Rejects Winning Bid for Montpelier Federal Building, Reopens Auction

GSA Rejects Winning Bid for Montpelier Federal Building, Reopens Auction

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has rejected the winning bid for the former federal office building in Montpelier, Vermont. The 87 State Street Local Development Corporation, a nonprofit, had placed the high bid last month with plans to redevelop the 1.6-acre property into a mix of commercial space and retail housing. The GSA's decision means the building will now be put back up for auction, with no new date set yet. The original winning bid amount has not been disclosed. The building has been vacant since 2023 after severe flooding led to its closure. The nonprofit had intended to address PCB contamination and implement floodproofing measures to make the 70,000-square-foot building economically viable.
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USDA Designates 18 South Dakota Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Drought

USDA Designates 18 South Dakota Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Drought

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially designated 18 counties in South Dakota as natural disaster areas. This designation is a direct response to severe drought conditions that have impacted these regions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that these counties experienced a drought intensity of D2 (Severe Drought) for eight or more consecutive weeks, or D3 (Extreme Drought) or D4 (Exceptional Drought) during the growing season. This declaration allows the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide emergency loans to agricultural producers affected by the drought. These loans are intended to assist with various recovery needs, including replacing essential items like equipment or livestock, reorganizing farming operations, or refinancing certain debts. The FSA will evaluate loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment capability. Additionally, several contiguous counties in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota are also eligible for assis...
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Wright Family Requests Delay on Project River in Cleveland Amid Community Opposition

Wright Family Requests Delay on Project River in Cleveland Amid Community Opposition

Wright Family Requests Delay on Project River in Cleveland Amid Community Opposition
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Wheeling City Council Approves MOU for Silicon Foundry Data Center, Caps Power Use at 90 Megawatts

Wheeling City Council Approves MOU for Silicon Foundry Data Center, Caps Power Use at 90 Megawatts

Wheeling City Council Approves MOU for Silicon Foundry Data Center, Caps Power Use at 90 Megawatts
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Winston-Salem City Council Debates Future of Liberty Street Redevelopment Project

Winston-Salem City Council Debates Future of Liberty Street Redevelopment Project

The Winston-Salem City Council is currently grappling with the future of the former Liberty Street Vendor Market, a redevelopment project initiated in 2013. The city plans to declare two large shelter structures at 1551 N. Liberty St. as surplus property and sell them at public auction to clear the site for a new community center. City Council Member Robert Clark expressed strong reservations, stating that the city is poised to 'flush' approximately $700,000 of public money, referencing the initial investment in the market. Assistant City Manager Ben Rowe clarified that the site was redeveloped for about $395,000, excluding land costs, and the current depreciated book value of the structures and improvements is estimated at $284,000. The Finance Committee has advanced the proposal, and if approved by the full City Council, an auction is expected in November. The debate has highlighted broader disagreements among council members regarding the effectiveness of past redevelopment efforts in East Winston and h...
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Midwest Faces Weeklong Flash Flood Threat Amidst Persistent Storms and Heat Dome

Midwest Faces Weeklong Flash Flood Threat Amidst Persistent Storms and Heat Dome

The Midwest is currently experiencing a weeklong flash flood threat, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Weather Prediction Center (WPC) issuing a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for parts of the region through Sunday. Widespread rainfall of 3–5 inches is anticipated, with some localized areas potentially receiving 5–8 inches. This deluge is fueled by a persistent heat dome over the South, which is directing deep tropical moisture from the Southwest and Gulf around its western flank. Initial rounds of storms earlier in the week have already led to flooding in Western Iowa, causing rivers and creeks in Cass County to overflow. The ground is already saturated, exacerbating the flood risk. On Thursday, heavy rain is expected to concentrate in South Dakota, with forecast totals of 2–4 inches, potentially higher locally, particularly across western and central South Dakota, extending towards the I-90 corridor and Sioux Falls area. The FOX Forecast Center predicts severe storms ...
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This grocery store chain ranks the cheapest in Missouri

This grocery store chain ranks the cheapest in Missouri

Grocery shoppers can save as much as 50% by switching from the highest cost grocery store to the lowest. Aldi ranks as Missouri's cheapest.
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Winston-Salem's Eastern Beltway Nears Opening with Increased Cost and Western Half Unfinished

Winston-Salem's Eastern Beltway Nears Opening with Increased Cost and Western Half Unfinished

Winston-Salem is preparing for the opening of the final stretch of its eastern Beltway on September 19, more than six decades after the Northern Beltway was first proposed in Forsyth County's 1965 Master Transportation Plan. The eastern route, which will complete Winston-Salem’s eastern I-74 connection, has an estimated cost of $1.067 billion, approximately $372 million higher than the 2008 projection of $694.7 million. This 54% increase is not adjusted for inflation and reflects various factors including higher construction and land costs, revised traffic projections, environmental mitigation, and design changes. The opening will create a continuous, approximately 17-mile eastern route connecting the existing I-74 southeast of Winston-Salem to the completed Beltway north of Salem Parkway, leading to U.S. 52. While the eastern portion is nearing completion, much of the western half of the full 34.5-mile Northern Beltway remains years from construction, with some sections still lacking funding.
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Grand Forks Senior Home Residents Engage in 'Where I'm From' Project, Recalling Childhood Memories

Grand Forks Senior Home Residents Engage in 'Where I'm From' Project, Recalling Childhood Memories

Grand Forks Senior Home Residents Engage in 'Where I'm From' Project, Recalling Childhood Memories