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Trouble in ‘prepper’ paradise: Bunker residents raise financial, safety concerns at Igloo, SD site

Gary Dickson

The Vivos xPoint community in South Dakota, previously a military munitions depot, now faces significant issues, including multiple lawsuits, complaints to authorities, and a FBI inquiry. Many residents report unmet contractual obligations regarding amenities and security, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among those seeking a self-sustainable lifestyle. Continue reading Trouble in ‘prepper’ paradise: Bunker residents raise financial, safety concerns at Igloo, SD site

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Price goes up for Governor’s House program, but less than recent years

Gary Dickson

The homes built by inmates and sold to income-eligible South Dakotans will cost more come Friday, but the price hike is lower than it has been for the last three years.

The South Dakota Housing Development Authority Board voted Tuesday to increase the prices for Governor’s Houses, which are constructed at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield and shipped across the state to eligible buyers. 

There are two- and three-bedroom homes, as well as “DakotaPlex” options for more than one family in towns with 5,000 people or fewer, and day care models. Continue reading Price goes up for Governor’s House program, but less than recent years

Business, economic development, Government, North Sioux City, Siouxland, South DakotaLeave a comment

Union Crossing development in North Sioux awarded $2.71 million grant for housing infrastructure

Gary Dickson

The South Dakota Housing Development Authority Board signed off on another $19 million in housing infrastructure funding for 19 projects on Tuesday.

Part of that money included a $2,707,580 grant to PBR Capital Group LLC for the Union Crossing Development – Phase 1 in North Sioux City. The project consists of infrastructure development to accommodate 136 homes, which will include 56 single-family homes, 18 triplexes, six fourplexes, and one duplex. Continue reading Union Crossing development in North Sioux awarded $2.71 million grant for housing infrastructure

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North Sioux councilors hear bypass meeting complaints; deal with rock nuisance; nudge along new housing development; approve liquor licenses.

Gary Dickson

It was a busy, long meeting for North Sioux City’s City Council this last Monday evening as they addressed a variety of issues from the ongoing McCook Lake canal to a dog daycare owner unhappy with the several proposed Northshore bypass options to a new housing development in the works west of Sioux Point Rd. and south of Quinella Drive and approved the renewal of a slew of liquor licenses. Then there was the issue of rocks too close to the street. Continue reading North Sioux councilors hear bypass meeting complaints; deal with rock nuisance; nudge along new housing development; approve liquor licenses.