Fiona Farmer joined Rapid City People’s Alliance looking to make changes that built people, and her community up. She’s, since, become a driving force for positive change in Rapid City. See how: worc.org/stepping-out... #communityorganizing #rapidcity #southdakota

Disincentivizing solar makes zero sense.

No, solar energy will not threaten your potato chips. We're used to dishonesty from the anti-renewables lobby, but this is absurd.

This sentence says it all: "This is not a debate about technology. It’s a debate about power — who gets to decide what happens to rural land, water and infrastructure when billion-dollar industries come calling." #datacenters #localcontrol #economicdevelopment

There’s a steady decline in civic engagement, resulting in an “epidemic of loneliness and isolation.” RCPA demonstrates the power of working-class people when they connect over shared struggles and values, build relationships, and practice grassroots organizing principles together.

That is nearly equal to the entire population of #SouthDakota - this type of usage is not sustainable. #datacenters

Rapid City appeared to be controlled by a few powerful interests calling the shots for themselves and drowning out the voices of those living with the repercussions. Rapid City People’s Alliance, @dakotarural.bsky.social's newest chapter, came together to push back. The city has taken notice.

🚨Action Alert - Tell the Senate a better Farm Bill is possible! Family farmers from around the region traveled to DC last week to talk about the need for a #FarmBill that meets the needs of #familyfarmers ➡️Act now: secure.everyaction.com/oHqUKCfJwEaQ...

Our allies in Iowa are still fighting Summit Carbon's #CO2 #pipeline. We wish them well in their continued battle against corporate interests!

What about rhubarb? That's a big one in South Dakota. 🥧

#Datacenter pusback is growing around the country: "But finding consensus on how to proceed in D.C. is tough, with the industry spreading around millions to make its case, some lawmakers pushing a moratorium, and others looking for ways to ease the burden on Americans without halting development."

There are so many things independent farmers and ranchers wish the federal government would prioritize ahead of a dangerous free pass for Monsanto.

Join the discussion! Tomorrow (May 13), 6:30 pm at the Minneluzahan Senior Center in Rapid City. Panel discussion on #datacenters kbhbradio.com/drawing-back...

Voter suppression attempts continue growing in western and midwest states. Yesterday's decision in Montana is a significant win. dailymontanan.com/2026/05/11/m... #MTpol #Montana #votersuppression

#Drought conditions across the West are worrisome. In #SouthDakota snowfall levels were also below average. The Missouri River is lower than it should be due to no runoff stateline.org/2026/05/08/a... #water

Our neighbors in North Dakota are struggling to find out how much the state is losing in #datacenter #tax incentives. Communities & constitutents need #transparency around this development. kiowacountypress.net/content/new-... #whogetspaid #bigtech

South Dakotans who stood against #bigtech during the #sdleg session should feed pretty good about their stance in light of this news. Opposing #taxbreaks for #datacenters that take jobs is the right thing to do www.keloland.com/news/nationa...

The last thing a polluting mega-corporation like Chevron deserves is ANOTHER tax break. Thanks @mollytaft.com!

Huge congratulations! This is an important win.

We've got to do better than this: "State data shows half of Native Americans in South Dakota die before age 58. The median age of death for white South Dakotans is 80." southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/05/07/r... #healthcare #ruralhealthcare

Oregon farmer and activist Kendra Kimbirauskas on why the Farm Aid community is where farmers and advocates turn when they need answers. It's a network of people who know each other's strengths and have deep experience with the hardest problems in agriculture.

40 years ago, a multiracial working-class coalition stood up for farmers during the 1980s Farm Crisis. Today, multiracial working-class organizing still wins against long odds. The lessons are still relevant as farmers continue to navigate our current farm crisis.

THIS: "High-end homes get the lion’s share of the benefit. I don’t think it’s right to ask renters to pay taxes for homeowners." - Cathy Brechtelsbauer, Bread for the World #taxes #sdleg kbhbradio.com/coalition-la... #renters #southdakota

Farmer and activist Linda Black Elk on indigenous food and how it's under threat from climate change and loss of farmland being turned into condo developments. The people with enough money aren't worried, but the rest of us should be.

Direct air capture is not a good use of resources, especially when we have the proven options of wind and solar.

"It's not a tax cut, it is a wealth transfer" DRA board member Ned Horsted www.kotatv.com/2026/05/03/o... @kotatv.com #propertytaxes #salestax #SouthDakota #unfairtaxes

DRA is proud to take part in referring SB 245, which places property #tax relief on the backs of working families. This bill does nothing to address #affordability for #renters or #familyfarmers dakotarural.org/citizen-grou...

When neither politicians or moneyed interests are listening to you, rural community organizing is a proven way for the "little people" to build the power to be heard by both. Organizing turns your love for your community into positive change that can't be ignored. www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...

"In canceling this plan, North Dakota’s delegation betrayed that trust. They chose industry over people. They chose politics over public input." #NorthDakota #NDpol #politics www.inforum.com/opinion/lett...

Indigenous peoples bear the brunt of climate change — and get almost none of the money to fight it

Our farm and food system needs real solutions—not more of the same. The proposed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 misses the mark on the biggest challenges farmers face, from rising costs and unstable markets to climate pressures and weakened USDA programs. Photo © Scott Streble

The #FarmBill can be better for #familyfarmers! Let's not settle for the House version. DRA's Megan EisenVos explains some of the bill's shortcomings. Contact Rep. Johnson & demand better for #SouthDakota!

There's still time to join this conversation about "collective power and the cooperative movement." #BreakingBread

People are right to be suspicious of AI data centers! Big Tech corporations profit, but the rest of us pay - with our utility bills, our health and the health of the planet.

ORA's Kaleb Lay was interviewed for the latest KBOO Community Radio segment called: "Data Centers and Ground Water Pollution in the Lower Umatilla Basin". Click the link below to listen to the interview. kboo.fm/media/133166...

ORA's Kaleb Lay talks about the impacts data centers have on groundwater in the Breaking Green Podcast episode called: "Data Centers And Industrial Farming Are Fueling A Groundwater Crisis". Click the link below to listen to the interview. globaljusticeecology.org/breaking-gre...

Good example of the impacts from industrial development, like #datacenters, on the host community - check out that photo of the road. kfgo.com/2026/04/21/a... #whopaysfortheroads

These types of American energy projects have a track record of stabilizing electricity costs in many rural communities. Cutting this funding is basically sweeping the legs out from under hardworking families trying to make ends meet amid spiking utility bills.

This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating farmers leading the way through innovative environmental stewardship, regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices. Their ingenuity gives us hope for a healthier future and a stronger planet.

Another casualty of #USDA ending the grant program for new & underserved producers, right here in #SouthDakota app.publicnewsservice.org/story/sd-non... #familyfarm

This is a grave setback for the work that has been done across the country to address some key barriers to land access for underserved communities, including right here in #SouthDakota. How are we supposed to help new farmers? #farming #familyfarm

#SouthDakota voters:

FYI - this push for #uraniummining is also driven by #datacenters. Also, this hearing has now been moved to May instead of next week because the state failed to notice it properly.

Here's what happens when working-class people who feel isolated and powerless begin to connect over shared struggles and values, form relationships, and together practice the principles of #grassrootsorganizing. @dakotarural.bsky.social worc.org/stepping-out...

An FYI for anyone who still thinks that #datacenters don't require a lot of water these days.

If #datacenters want to do business here, they know what the rules are. South Dakota is open for business but not for sale.

Not surprisingly, Summit's #CO2 will be used for #EOR & be able to use #45Q #taxcredits for the CO2 they capture & sell to oil companies - they get to double dip.

Everything is too stressful already, so you can rely on us NOT to prank you today on April Fools' Day. Strength to you all as we take on the real fools.

DRC, DRA, and IORC stand up for farmers and farmworkers against a corporate behemoth that wields the power of life and death in our fields. Learn more and see who else is looking out for their communities 👇👇👇