Both companies have meant a great deal as far as the economy of Sioux Falls and really the quality of life, as well. They are two of our most outstanding corporate and business citizens.

We still like the fact that we're in an environment where no matter what happens in the economy, they (pharmaceutical companies) are still going to be doing business.

It essentially put Sioux Falls and South Dakota on the map as far as the financial services industry.

It's become a very, very positive retail element in the city of Sioux Falls and South Dakota.

These patterns combined with poor fuel economy in our cars makes transportation the biggest and fastest-growing contributor to global warming. Any meaningful effort to address global warming must include forward-thinking transportation and smart growth solutions.

Our economy now is based on tourism and people who come here with other jobs because of the quality of life.