SD communities awarded economic development grants [Video]

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Transportation Commission has awarded approximately $4 million in economic development grants to communities across the state.

The funds are designated to improve roads leading to schools, main business areas, hospitals, grain elevators, and other economic areas within a community.

Communities awarded Community access grants:

• City of Eagle Butte – $600,000 grant award for Landmark Avenue which serves a business area.
• City of Elkton – $430,000 grant award for Elk Street which serves a business area.
• City of Lennox – $600,000 grant award for East Oriole Avenue which serves the middle and high schools and a business area.
• City of Springfield – $600,000 grant award for 11th, Ash, and Oak Streets which serve the school area.
• City of Winner – $600,000 grant award for Monroe and Van Buren Streets which serve a business area.

Communities awarded Agri-Business Grants:

• Blom Township – $450,000 grant award for 190th Street which serves the Wildrose Dairy.
• Clay County…