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Redfield has long been known as the "Pheasant Capital of the World" because it was just northeast of Redfield that the Chinese Ringneck Pheasant was first successfully released in South Dakota back in 1908. RECREATION |
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On the west side of Redfield is Redfield Lake located on Turtle Creek. Six miles south of Redfield is Mud Lake, one of the best fishing spots in the region. Eight miles east of Redfield is beautiful Fisher Grove State Park located on the James River and right next door to the Fisher Grove Country Club where there is nine holes of excellent golf. |
Redfield also has an outdoor municipal swimming pool with a 103' water slide and a wading pool. In the summer, the City sponsors numerous recreation programs including swimming, golf, tennis, archery and bowling lessons as well as adult and youth softball, baseball, T-ball, soccer, track and field, game times for youth from 4 to 12 years of age, and youth field trips. There are 2 youth softball fields, 1 adult softball field, and 1 adult baseball field. |
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS
There is no unionized industry in Redfield and there have been no work stoppages in the last 5 years.
LABOR Approximately 310 people were looking for new employment opportunities in Spink County in September, 2003.
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SCHOOLS
Public Schools Redfield School District #56-4 Grades K-12
Technical Institutes Lake Area Technical Institute Lake Area offers 21 programs, each with an Industry Advisor Board made up of 250 companies to ensure that industry's needs are being met. Lake Area sets the standard for technical training across the nation. Colleges/Universities Northern State University Major courses offered: Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Masters in Business Administration. Offers courses in international finance, management, and marketing as well as outstanding business and cmputer programs. Si Tanka Huron University At Huron University, the mission is to provide career-oriented education by teaching real-world, state -of-the-practice programs. Emphasis is placed on technology, computer science, software and management information system degree programs. MEDICAL SERVICES
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Electric: Local Supplier: Northwestern Power Generation Company: Northwestern Large Commercial and Industrial Service: Demand Charge
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Natural Gas: Local Supplier/Distributor: Northwestern Transmission System: Northern Natural Firm General Natural Gas Service:
Interruptible General Natural Gas Service:
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Water: Local Supplier/Distributor: City of Redfield Water Treatment: WEB Rural Water and City of Redfield Source: Missouri River System Capacity: 1.08 mgd Present Usage: 0.324 mgd Rates: All customers are the same rate - presently $3.75/1000 gal |
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Wastewater: Local supplier: City of Redfield Type of Treatment: 3-cell total retention lagoon system/primary treatment System Capacity: The design flow is 0.281 mgd Present Usage: 0.230 mgd Rates: All customers are the same rate; usage is set yearly based on the gallons of water billed on the 12/1 bill - $2.25/1000 gallons |
Solid Waste: City/County/Private: All solid waste is taken to the Brown County Landfill Classification: City operates a restricted use rubble site which accepts grass and wood Life expectancy of regional landfill: 16 yrs at present volumes Rates: All private customers pay the same rate - presently $11.44/month - Commercial rates are based on volume. |
Telephone: In-state supplier: Qwest Out-of-state suppliers: AT&T, MCI, Sprint and another 127 companies |
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Highways: Redfield is at the junciton of US Highways 212 and 281 Motor Freight Carriers: 10+ Rail Service: Dakota Minnesota & Eastern and Burlington Northern Nearest Commercial Air Service: Aberdeen Regional Airport is 45 miles north Airlines Serving Airport: Northwest Airlink, a.k.a. Mesaba Airlines Number of Daily Flights: averages 7 Full Service Airport with restaurant, car rental, fuel sales Nearest Charter Flights: Aberdeen Regional airport 45 miles north Nearest Airport: Redfield Municpal Airport on the southwest edge of Redfield City - has a 3300' x 60' asphalt runway. Fuel sales are available. |
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