Bart Pfankuch

Rapid City

Content Director and Investigative Reporter at South Dakota News Watch

Writer at Freelance

Content Director for South Dakota News Watch; writing coach and author of syndicated "Better Writing with Bart" series

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South Dakota tourism leaders concerned soft economy will slow revenues

1 week ago | aberdeennews.com | Bart Pfankuch

Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News WatchSouth Dakota tourism officials are concerned that 2025 may see a decline in tourism revenue. While early bookings for some events are strong, concerns remain about spending and the "booking window" shortening. Sioux Falls has seen a significant drop in hotel occupancy rates, and Canadian tourism is down.
Renewable Energy Industry Becoming A Powerful Source Of Employment In South Dakota

1 week ago | yankton.net | Bart Pfankuch

MITCHELL — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance. After graduating from high school in Vermillion, Pearson knew he didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree and instead scrolled through the list of majors offered at Mitchell Tech, one of the state’s four technical colleges.
Renewable energy industry becoming a powerful source of employment in SD

2 weeks ago | bhpioneer.com | Bart Pfankuch

MITCHELL — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance. After graduating from high school in Vermillion, Pearson knew he didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree and instead scrolled through the list of majors offered at Mitchell Tech, one of the state’s four technical colleges. kAm“(96?
South Dakota tourism leaders worried soft economy will slow revenues

2 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Bart Pfankuch

Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News WatchPIEDMONT, S.D. – John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season. The mood in the room, he said, was "a little muted" compared to recent years, when South Dakota set repeated records for visitors and tourism spending.
Renewable energy industry powers new job growth in South Dakota

2 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Bart Pfankuch

Bart PfankuchSouth Dakota News WatchMITCHELL — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance. After graduating from high school in Vermillion, Pearson knew he didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree and instead scrolled through the list of majors offered at Mitchell Tech, one of the state’s four technical colleges.
In South Dakota, colleges partner with clean energy industry to meet growing demand for workers

2 weeks ago | hechingerreport.org | Bart Pfankuch

This story is part of a collaboration between the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Rural News Network and Canary Media, South Dakota News Watch, Cardinal News, The Mendocino Voice and The Maine Monitor, with support from Ascendium Education Group. It is reprinted with permission. MITCHELL, S.D. — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance.
Tourism leaders worried soft economy will slow revenues

2 weeks ago | rapidcityjournal.com | Bart Pfankuch

PIEDMONT — John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season. The mood in the room, he said, was "a little muted" compared to recent years, when South Dakota set repeated records for visitors and tourism spending.
Renewable energy industry becoming a powerful source of employment in South Dakota

2 weeks ago | mitchellrepublic.com | Bart Pfankuch

MITCHELL, S.D. — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance. After graduating from high school in Vermillion, Pearson knew he didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree and instead scrolled through the list of majors offered at Mitchell Tech, one of the state’s four technical colleges.
Tourism leaders worried about slowdown

2 weeks ago | rapidcityjournal.com | Bart Pfankuch

PIEDMONT — John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season. The mood in the room, he said, was "a little muted" compared to recent years, when South Dakota set repeated records for visitors and tourism spending.
South Dakota students tap into growing wind-energy job market

2 weeks ago | canarymedia.com | Bart Pfankuch

Powering Rural Futures: Clean energy is creating new jobs in rural America, generating opportunities for people who install solar panels, build wind turbines, weatherize homes, and more. This five-part series from the Rural News Network explores how industry, state governments, and education systems are training this growing workforce. MITCHELL, S.D. — Matthew Pearson found a successful career in the wind energy industry purely by chance.