Many cities in South Dakota have seen lower than expected sales tax revenues for most of the year.
Some of it due to a slow ag economy, and some due to changes in retailing.

Nate Welch is Executive Director for the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company.

He says the retail sector is constantly changing……

Welch says their downtown area is seeing some rapid growth…..

Welch says they have the advantage of being able to partner with the University of South Dakota…..

The latest sales tax report shows Vermillion had a drop of just over four percent in April.