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Governor Larry Rhoden of South Dakota approved a bill transferring the 1917 Homestake Mine Hydro Electric Plant No. 2 to the Spearfish Canyon Foundation for potential conversion into an interpretive center. This transfer, effective July 1, aims to educate visitors about the area's mining and hydropower history.

Additionally, $8 million is allocated for the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery's construction and renovation, with $3.5 million from federal funds and $4.5 million from state fishing license revenue and private donations. This hatchery is the state's leading walleye producer, raising approximately 60 million fish annually for stocking in local waters.