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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

SD: Census

This spring, voters in Sioux Falls will be deciding a new mayor as well as city council races. (Adobe Stock)
Importance of Local Elections Highlighted in SD

On April 12, municipalities across South Dakota will be holding local elections. A statewide group is encouraging participation through an outreach …

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In addition to federal delays, South Dakota's governor has been questioned over whether she was too slow to ramp up state outreach efforts for the 2020 census. (Adobe Stock)
SD Census Workers Scramble to Count All Residents

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- From shifting workers to different states to offering them overtime incentives, the U.S. Census Bureau is doing everything it …

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An online report says nearly 30,000 South Dakota households include two parents whose work doesn't allow them to stay at home with their kids all day, and more than 11,000 single-parent households. (Adobe Stock)
Report: SD Has Fewest Stay-at-Home Parents During Crisis

PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota tops the nation for households without "stay-at-home" parents during the pandemic, according to a new online report…

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According to a published report, South Dakota officials signed their driver's license sharing agreement with the Census Bureau in April. (Adobe Stock)
SD Among States Sharing ID Info With Feds

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota officials acknowledge they're working with the federal government in sharing driver's license information with the U.S…

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According to the CDC, South Dakota had a fertility rate of 73.6 in 2018, the highest in the nation. (Adobe Stock)
SD's Birth Rate Underscores Calls to Count All Kids in Census

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- A common theme for the 2020 census is making sure all young children are counted. That's been an issue in previous counts…

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The 2020 U.S. census will determine how much South Dakota's population has grown since 2012 - estimated then at 833,354, an increase of 2.4 percent over 2010. (JackFAdobe)
Feds' Prep for 2020 Census, Enlist Help from South Dakotans

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — As the U.S. Census Bureau begins hiring more than a half-million workers nationwide to help with the once-a-decade count…

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A new study ranks South Dakota 19th in the nation for children's well-being, but last in the health category, in part for leading the nation in teen DUIs and fatalities. (dmv.org)
Health Issues Keep SD's Child Well-Being in 29th Place

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. – South Dakota is doing a lot right when it comes to children's well-being, but the state still struggles to keep kids …

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The population of De Smet, S.D., declined more than 6 percent from 2010 to 2017, but the rural town raised money from local residents to expand the hospital and build an event center. (mapio.net)
SD's Most Resilient Counties Escape Population Losses

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The population of rural counties in South Dakota continues to decline, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, but some rural …

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New research puts South Dakota as the second-best state in the nation for young adults just starting their careers. (iStockphoto)
Report: South Dakota a Top State for Young Adults

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota is near the top of the pack as a great place for millennials to live, according to new research by state. For adults …

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Early Education Called Critical For a Child's Success

VERMILLION, S.D. - A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, "The First Eight Years: Giving Kids A Foundation for Lifetime Success," presents …

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Income Inequality in West Virginia. Graph from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Wealth & Income Gap Growing Quickly

YANKTON, S.D. - A new study based on Census figures shows the gap between the rich and poor continues to grow quickly. Analysts say it's becoming a …

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Report: Rural Areas See Population “Bookends”

YANKTON, S.D. - Rural areas in the Northern Plains region continue to lose population, according to a new report from the Center for Rural Affairs (…

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