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Dakota Resources Gets Ten Million Dollar USDA Loan for Rural Development

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A South Dakota development agency will get a ten million dollar, USDA loan to be directed to rural communities.
Beth Davis, President of Dakota Resources, says they will be the pass through agency for the federal dollars…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/beth-davis-1223a

Davis says the money is aimed at reducing poverty in rural areas…..

Davis says the program is a public – private venture…..

Davis says the loan program is set up for the next five years, and interested communities can apply for the loans through her office.

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