South Dakota
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Ballot dropbox ban a barrier in SD primary
South Dakota's June 4 primary will be the first national election here since ballot dropboxes were banned in 2023. It is one of 12 states to ban …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Despite increase, SD teacher salary among lowest in the country
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and there's some mixed news when it comes to how well South Dakota is compensating its teachers. According to the …
Experts spotlight youth mental health, suicide prevention
Rates of suicide among young people have increased by about 36% in roughly the last two decades and the surge has caught the attention of federal poli…
Solar projects underway in South Dakota
The construction of more solar farms in the U.S. has been contentious but a new survey shows their size makes a difference in whether solar projects …
Report: SD Medicaid expansion enrollment remains low
Last year's Medicaid expansion in South Dakota increased eligibility to another 51,000 adults but a new report showed among people across the state wh…
Measure to end sales tax on groceries could go to SD voters
South Dakotans face high prices at the grocery store and some are working to ease the burden. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission finds …
Nursing homes get a boost from SD Legislature
Nursing homes across South Dakota will soon receive a boost in support, as part of the most recent legislative session. Facilities caring for …
Creating a supportive classroom for students with ASD
April is Autism Acceptance Month and as rates grow, support organizations in South Dakota hope more children on the spectrum get the tools they need …
Go for a walk and kick workplace sluggishness aside
Tomorrow is National Walking Day in the U.S., and in states like South Dakota, health experts and business leaders are trying to convince more people …
Pesticide-drift concerns still hang over ag industry
Pesticides are still common in agriculture. Organic producers who avoid them have seen ups and downs in pushing for stronger regulations, and they …
Controversial Midwest pipeline plan still in play
New public hearings and legal decisions are expected in the coming weeks and months about a controversial pipeline project in the upper Midwest…
SD public defense duties shift from counties to state
South Dakota is creating an Office of Indigent Legal Services after House Bill 1057 passed the Legislature with nearly unanimous support this month…