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At a May 16-17 housing summit in Chamberlain, professionals and experts in the housing and economic development fields came together to share tips and tricks on meeting the state's housing crisis.

Mortgage rates have spiked more than three percentage points since the beginning of the year, increasing issues of affordability across the country. In South Dakota, the cost increases are making it even more difficult for municipalities to address workforce issues through housing development.

Mortgage rates have spiked more than three percentage points since the beginning of the year, increasing issues of affordability across the country. In South Dakota, the cost increases are making it even more difficult for municipalities to address workforce issues through housing development.

Mortgage rates have spiked more than three percentage points since the beginning of the year, increasing issues of affordability across the country. In South Dakota, the cost increases are making it even more difficult for municipalities to address workforce issues through housing development.

Mortgage rates have spiked more than three percentage points since the beginning of the year, increasing issues of affordability across the country. In South Dakota, the cost increases are making it even more difficult for municipalities to address workforce issues through housing development.

Mortgage rates have spiked more than three percentage points since the beginning of the year, increasing issues of affordability across the country. In South Dakota, the cost increases are making it even more difficult for municipalities to address workforce issues through housing development.

A bill that provides $200 million for workforce housing infrastructure is designed to give municipalities and developers the flexibility to pitch projects aimed at their local workforce needs.

The lawsuit is the latest chapter in efforts by Arlene Westervelts family to find out what happened in the moments before she fell out of a canoe and drowned on June 26, 2016.

View Comments Historically low interest rates, a rush of out-of-state homebuyers, limited inventory and higher construction prices for new homes have made for a frenzied housing market that has put homeownership further out of reach for some South Dakota residents.  The highly competitive housing market is leading to a range of outcomes often seen in coastal states but rarely in South Dakota. First-time homebuyers or those looking for properties at an affordable price have found themselves in ...