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Housing, winter, defense spending and more | Today's Stories | Nov. 20

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On today's update...

Rapid City is uniquely positioned as a growing West River population center. With two major developments on the horizon though, additional infrastructure and housing must come with the growth.

With winter kicking into gear, the City of Sioux Falls is embracing the cold and holiday season. That includes its annual Winter Wonderland at Falls Park and a brand-new attraction.

The federal funding package approved with the end of the government shutdown includes more than $19 million for construction costs at Ellsworth Airforce Base. The projects will support the arrival of the B-21 bomber.

And more...

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He received a degree from Augustana University in English and Journalism. He started at SDPB as an intern before transitioning to a politics, business and everything in-between reporter based in Sioux Falls.