ALT A panel of four individuals is seated on stage during a conference. Three people are listening to one person speaking animatedly, gesturing with one hand. They're all dressed in formal attire, with a blue curtain background and small tables with water bottles in front of them.

ALT A group of ten individuals is standing together on a stage, all smiling at the camera. They are wearing business attire and have conference badges around their necks. There is a curtain backdrop behind them.

ALT A sunset landscape with wind turbines is overlaid with text announcing a press release. It states that the board has approved investments in research innovation and energy development. The bottom includes a logo and reads "SDGOED" for the Governor's Office of Economic Development.

ALT A group of individuals in casual attire are participating in a groundbreaking ceremony, using shovels to toss dirt into the air. They are lined up on a dirt lot with a clear sky in the background. A few vehicles and utility poles are visible nearby.

ALT A large group of people stands in a line on a dirt field, holding shovels. They appear to be participating in a groundbreaking ceremony. The sky is clear and blue.

ALT A group of people stand in a hallway in front of a "Future Makers Lab" sign, all holding pieces of a red ribbon as if they have just cut it. They are smiling and dressed in formal attire.

ALT A group of people is standing on a stage holding a large check for $324,522.61 from 3M to ATEC Academy. A banner with logos is in the background, and a poster showcasing 3M's tagline is on the left.

ALT The image shows the skyline of a town in South Dakota with a prominent church and a rainbow in the background. Text on the image highlights South Dakota's claim of having the "#1 unemployment rate in the USA," as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The slogan "The proof is in the prairie" is also visible.

ALT A lush, green forest scene with a clear sky above. Large white text overlay reads "#2 in Long-Term Fiscal Stability," with "South Dakota: The Proof is in the Prairie" below. At the bottom, it states "US News & World Report, Part 2.

ALT The image shows a landscape with South Dakota's state capitol building surrounded by trees, set against rolling hills. Large text on the left reads "#3 in Economic Freedom." On the right, it says "South Dakota, the proof is in the prairie." The Cato Institute logo is in the bottom right corner, labeled as "Part 2.

ALT A person wearing a hat and holding a rope stands next to a horse at sunset, with the sky glowing orange. Text reads, "South Dakota: The Proof is in the Prairie, #4 in Real Personal Income Per Capita." The logo of the Bureau of Economic Analysis is in the corner.

ALT A person in a green hard hat and red shirt is drilling into a piece of wood in a manufacturing setting. Text reads "$5.55B MANUFACTURING GDP." In the background, there are industrial materials and equipment.

ALT A person wearing a beanie and a light pink sweatshirt operates a coffee roasting machine. The text "$66,214 Average Annual Wage" is displayed prominently in white. The setting appears to be a coffee roasting facility.

ALT A person operating a power saw in a workshop setting, with a DeWalt tool in use. In the foreground, bold text reads, "1 in 10 jobs in manufacturing fields.

ALT A person operating industrial machinery with a touchscreen interface inside a factory setting. Another individual is visible in the background. The text on the image reads: "$1.65B Manufactured Goods Exported."

ALT Kevin and Emily Berg posing in a warehouse.

ALT A man smiles while working, wearing a first manufacturing shirt.

ALT A person wearing a cap stands smiling beside a table with blue containers in an industrial workspace, while another person across the table holds tools. Both are engaged in conversation and surrounded by workshop equipment.

ALT A hand is adjusting a green agricultural machine with a black metal wheel. The machine seems to be part of a John Deere tractor.

ALT Four individuals are seated on a stage engaged in a panel discussion. The backdrop features a geometric pattern design, and there is an audience visible in the foreground.

ALT A person speaking at a podium with a microphone on a stage, in front of a patterned backdrop and a projection screen displaying part of a logo.

ALT A person speaking at a podium with a microphone on a stage, in front of a patterned backdrop and a projection screen displaying part of a logo.

ALT Audience seated in a dimly lit theater, attentively watching a performance or presentation. The room's lighting casts a bluish tint over the spectators.

ALT A group of people participates in a groundbreaking event outside the Munitions Manufacturing Center of Excellence. They are using shovels to dig into a dirt mound. A large sign nearby reads "PRESS RELEASE: Board Approves Investments to Support Business Growth and Community Development" with the logo of the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development.

ALT A sunset over a prairie landscape in South Dakota with tall grasses silhouetted against the sky. Text overlay reads: "South Dakota: The proof is in the prairie. #1 in agriculture GDP share.

ALT Two people are hiking in a rocky landscape with one helping the other up a slope. Large text reads "South Dakota: The Proof is in the Prairie" and highlights "#2 in Tax Competitiveness.

ALT An evening view of an outdoor event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A large crowd gathers in front of a stage beneath a canopy with a backdrop of downtown buildings. Prominent text over the image reads, "South Dakota. The proof is in the prairie #3 in finance & insurance GDP share.

ALT Sun setting over a rolling prairie landscape with a distant lake. Text overlay reads: "#4 in Adjusted Personal Income. South Dakota. The Proof is in the Prairie.

ALT A person is speaking to two others at a booth with RTIC products and small toy construction vehicles on display. The setting appears to be a trade show or exhibition inside a large tent. Blue and white curtains form the backdrop.

ALT A rural outdoor event with various farming equipment on display along a dirt path. Two American flags are prominently featured. Multiple people are walking and observing the displays under a partly cloudy sky.

ALT A small building with a sign reading "Mitchell Technical College." Several people are gathered outside.

ALT At an outdoor event, two people stand facing a booth under a tent labeled "Natural Resources Conservation Service." A representative wearing a cap and glasses is engaging with them from behind the table. The booth displays a sign for "South Dakota's Conservation Districts" and another banner showcasing wildlife images.

ALT A group of people are seated around a large, rectangular conference table in a meeting room. The room has a projector on the ceiling and a large window. The table is set with plates, beverages, and papers.

ALT Governor Rhoden conversing with another at the luncheon.

ALT A person seated at a conference table, gesturing while engaged in conversation. The setting appears to be an office with a window showing a parking lot outside. On the table are a plastic cup, a water bottle, and a laptop.

ALT Five people are seated at a long table having a discussion. Some are listening intently while one is speaking with expressive gestures. There are papers, drinks, and snacks on the table.

ALT Two individuals are standing indoors, both wearing suits. One is wearing a cowboy hat and the other is smiling, with sunglasses on their head. They are near a wooden podium with a microphone. The setting includes wooden beams and a white backdrop.

ALT Two people are shaking hands under a tent at an outdoor event. One person is wearing denim overalls and a cap, while the other is in a suit with a cowboy hat. In the background, there are trucks and trees.

ALT A group of people is gathered inside a large tent with a U.S. flag hanging on the wall. Two individuals stand at a podium addressing the audience. Tables with red covers are scattered around, and attendees are seated or standing, listening to the presentation. The environment appears to be an event or meeting space.

ALT Four people stand together inside a tent with a pitched roof. They are posing for a photo. An American flag and blue and red pennants are visible in the background, along with tables covered in red cloths. The ground is covered in wood chips.

ALT A group of six people standing in formal attire, posing for a photo. They are on a stage with an American flag and another flag on display behind them. The stage backdrop features white and blue drapes.

ALT A panel discussion is taking place on stage with three people seated in armchairs. Behind them, there is a flag of South Dakota. The backdrop features vertical drapes in red, white, and blue. Several audience members are visible in the foreground.

ALT A group of people are conversing in a room with American flags and stage curtains in the background. Everyone is dressed in formal attire, and one individual is smiling while wearing a badge.

ALT The image shows a panel discussion at an event, featuring four individuals seated on a stage with white and blue drapes. The United States flag and another flag are displayed behind them. Attendees are seated at round tables adorned with red, white, and blue floral arrangements.

ALT Downtown scene in a bustling city with a fountain, surrounded by trees and people. The text reads: "Press Release: Board Approves Economic Development Investments Supporting Small Business Growth Across South Dakota. SDGOED Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

ALT A large cluster of bees gathered closely together. The words "Happy Honey Day!" are written in bold white letters on the left side.

ALT The image shows a historic government building with a dome, surrounded by trees. Overlaid text reads "SBA Critical Suppliers Prize Competition" with the Small Business Administration (SBA) logo at the bottom center.

ALT Seven people standing in front of a brick wall with a sign featuring the letters "UES." They are posing for a photo and smiling. The group is casually dressed, and their attire includes shirts, trousers, and dresses.

ALT A shipping container open on one side, displaying a white interior with equipment. The text "VRC" and "Camel Safe" is visible on the container's exterior. The container is situated on a concrete surface with a clear blue sky above. Buildings can be seen in the background.

ALT A group of people are gathered in a workshop with various equipment around, including a robot arm and a machine labeled "GENERIC." They appear to be engaged in a discussion. The setting resembles a manufacturing or research facility.

ALT Two people engaged in conversation in an industrial setting, near equipment and a swinging door. One person is gesturing while talking, and the other is attentively listening.

ALT A person in an orange vest is aiming a shotgun at a flying pheasant in a vast, open field. Two dogs are nearby, attentive to the scene. The sky is clear with a few clouds.