Growth is not a problem, but walking away from it is

Growth is not a problem, but walking away from it is

Attendees wave pompoms during a ribbon cutting for Solventum's expansion on April 2, 2026, in Brookings, South Dakota. (Courtesy of Governor's Office)A recent article from South Dakota Searchlight highlighted the clear divide among gubernatorial candidates over a state investment tied to a major business expansion in Brookings. The same kinds of debates are occurring at the legislative, city and county levels. At its core, this is a question abo…