Manufacturing week started with an “I Make America” event at Kolberg-Pioneer in Yankton. The week is when a number of manufacturers come together to showcase their products, and their workplaces.
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman was at the event, and says manufacturing is critical to the state…
Hultman says manufacturing jobs are a good way to help keep younger people in the state…
Hultman says she doesn’t see the workforce shortage in the state as a crisis yet…
Many manufacturing plants across the state are holding open houses this week to show off their modern plants, and the types of jobs they offer.


