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The Federal Transit Administration's Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility Pilot Program has supported access to health with $24 million over five years, according to the agency. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Federal grant will upgrade SD rural transit system

The Biden administration announced nearly $8 million in grants to improve public transportation, including a large and rural system in South Dakota…

The Gettysburg-Whitlock Bay Development Corporation, a grant recipient, will help gardeners make use of an empty lot. (Adobe Stock)

Five SD communities receive Community Challenge grants

AARP has announced its 2024 Community Challenge grant recipients this week, including several in South Dakota. Nearly $4 million is going to about 35…

Last year, nearly half of new stores that opened in the U.S. were chain dollar stores, according to a new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. (Adobe Stock)

Dollar Stores: A Heavy Decision for Rural South Dakota

Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, and a new report claims their expansion comes at a cost for underserved areas. Research …

In the past decade, pedestrian fatalities have increased by nearly 60% in the United States. (Adobe Stock)

Police to Truck, SUV Drivers: Keep Eyes Open at Crosswalks

Summer is here, and South Dakota roads and intersections will likely see more pedestrians. With larger pickup trucks and SUVs still prevalent…

AARP says the Community Challenge grants it provides are meant to foster local projects that are inclusive, address disparities and directly engage volunteers. (Adobe Stock)

South Dakotans Can Again Apply for Challenge Grants

With constant reminders of crises and turmoil happening around the world, community advocates say it's easy to feel overwhelmed in wanting to make a …

South Dakota's Department of Public Safety says 827 crashes across the state last year were attributed to distracted driving with an electronic device. (Adobe Stock)

SD Beefs Up Cell-Phone Driving Law; Research on Bans is Mixed

PIERRE, S.D. - As of this week, South Dakota is now enforcing its new distracted-driving law. Despite tougher measures across the U.S, researchers …

South Dakota residents drive across time zones to the state's largest cities, with Sioux Falls on Central time and Rapid City in the Mountain time zone. (enddistracteddriving.org)

SD's Round-the-Clock Debate Over Daylight Saving Time

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Love "Daylight Saving Time" or hate it, a new study shows the annual transition boosts traffic accidents due to sleep …

South Dakota says it needs $46 million in federal disaster-relief funds to recover from severe winter and spring weather that affected virtually every part of the state. (fema.gov)

SD Requests $46 Million to Recover from Weather Woes

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota is asking for a federal emergency declaration that would include $46 million to repair homes, businesses and …

South Dakota is second in the nation for distracted-driving accidents by motorists under age 19, which is one group at which the

SD Reminds Drivers, 'The Grim Reaper Rides Shotgun'

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota's television ad that portrays the Grim Reaper as a driver's conscience was so popular when it debuted during last …

A neighborhood's walkability score can be an indicator of the health of its community members' hearts. (Don Graham/Flickr)

Study: ZIP Code Big Factor in Heart Health

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. – New research has found where people live has a strong influence on the health of their hearts. The study, published in the …

Standing Rock chairman Mike Faith says the Dakota Access Pipeline presents a

Victory for Tribes as Court Orders More Oversight of DAPL

PIERRE, S.D. – In a significant win for the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, a federal judge on Monday ordered greater oversight …

South Dakota is using $1 million from a federal grant to tear down dilapidated buildings and make way for housing. (Jnzl's Photos/Flickr)

SD Program Aims to Bulldoze, Build, Beautify

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota is offering a new solution to the state's workplace housing shortage. It’s a program called Bulldoze…

Between 2000 and 2013, the number of bicycle commuters grew by 62 percent across the United States, according to the League of American Bicyclists. (Richard Masoner/Flickr)

South Dakotans Gear Up for Friday's Bike-to-Work Day

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans are putting the finishing touches on their bicycles in preparation for Bike-to-Work Day on Friday. Every …

Airplanes are expected to emit 43 gigatonnes of greenhouse gas pollution by 2050 if no action is taken. (iStockphoto)

EPA: Airplane Emissions a Threat

PIERRE, S.D. — CONCORD, N.H. — Greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft engines endanger public health and welfare, according to new …

Bike safety groups want South Dakota lawmakers to consider new safety rules for all modes of transportation, not just cars. (iStockphoto)

Advocates Say Biking Bill Could Be Hazardous, Hurt Tourism

PIERRE, S.D. – Some South Dakota bicyclists could face 30 days in jail and a $500 fine if a bill being considered today becomes law. The …

New South Dakota law says drivers must give bicyclists a safety buffer of three to six feet, depending on the speed limit on the road. Credit: Jerry Oster

New South Dakota Law Gives Cyclists Some Room

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A new law goes into effect today in South Dakota that should make it easier for people to get out and about on their bicycles…

PHOTO: New research finds drivers of 2014 model vehicles are saving about 20 percent more on gasoline than those who drive a 2008 model. Photo credit: John Sense/morguefile.

Newer Cars Saving SD Drivers Money at the Gas Pump

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. – South Dakotans who traveled the roads over the holiday weekend likely felt the pinch at the gas pump, but some spent a lot …

Rural areas need more options for public transit, and an expanded federal program might help. Photo credit: Bill Davenport

More Options Needed for Rural Public Transit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A field hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held in South Dakota last week focused …

PHOTO: Access to transportation in rural areas is an issue for seniors.

Making Connections in Rural Areas

PIERRE, S. D. – Rural areas of South Dakota present unique challenges, especially to older citizens who need to travel for vital services…

Senior Group Gets New Leadership

PIERRE, S. D. – The new year brings a leadership change to AARP-South Dakota. Pat Gross completed his six-year term as the organization's …

Rural Transportation Issues Drive New Bills in Congress

MILBANK, S. D. - The latest draft of a six-year transportation bill emerging from the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee includes …

Transportation Improvements Key for Future of Rural SD

YANKTON, S.D. - If rural South Dakota is going to thrive, improvements in public transportation have to be part of the picture, according to the …

SD Transportation Options Slim, Even as Senior Population Grows

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. – Many South Dakota seniors counting on public transportation to get them to doctor appointments or even the grocery store …

New Building Codes Encourage Green Construction

MITCHELL, S.D. - The International Code Council has released new green construction codes to local governments across the country. The suggested …

SD Highway Project On Road To National Award

PIERRE, S. D. - One of the largest paving projects paid for with money from the federal economic stimulus package is in South Dakota, and the work is …

Pedal-Power Picks Up Steam in SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - With an eye to the oil disaster in the Gulf, cycling advocates in South Dakota and across the nation say pedal power is a great …

Global Warming Responsible for Wacky Weather?

PIERRE, S.D. - Global warming is having odd effects on winter weather in South Dakota and around the northern United States, and the National …

Legislative Session Has Rural Effects

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Dropping road revenues and rising highway maintenance costs have state lawmakers searching for solutions and looking for support…

Driving this Holiday Season? Lose the Cell Phone

YANKTON, S. D. - The holiday season kicks off this week, and that means the roads will be filled with shoppers and travelers. Drivers today already …

County: Still No Answer from EPA on Hyperion Project

VERMILLION, S. D. - Until last month, no government body or agency had requested an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Hyperion …

Cornbelt Common Ground: Biofuels

PIERRE, S.D. - New research indicates that there is at least one area critical to the energy, agriculture and environmental future in South Dakota …

How Safe is the Big Rig Sharing the Road with You?

WASHINGTON - Something to think about when you see a big rig looming up in the rear view mirror: A new analysis of federal data shows more than 28,000…

Small Wind Could Be Big Business in the Midwest

Washington, D.C. - That wind whipping across the prairie could be providing a bigger part of the clean energy solution for many homeowners, but local …

Driven to Drive Less in SD

Madison, WI - With people driving less these days, will everything from zoning to energy policy change to reflect a possible shift away from the …

High Gas Prices Bring Silver Lining for SD Rural Community Revitalization

Lyons, NE – Rural South Dakotans are driving fewer miles this year - which is no surprise, with the high gas prices. But the change in driving …

Renewables, Natural Gas: Top Picks in "Pickens Plan" Push at DNC

Denver, CO - T. Boone Pickens is an oilman with a big plan. He's in Denver this week, making the rounds at the Democratic National Convention to …

Serving Up the ‘Right Blend’ to Cure the Ailing Ethanol Industry

Huron, SD – At a time when ethanol companies have been expanding at breakneck speed, prices for the alternative fuel have plunged. The South …

South Dakota’s Underserved Benefit from New Healthcare Model

Sioux Falls, SD - A new model for helping South Dakota's underserved citizens emerged recently when the Falls Community Health Center in Sioux Falls …

Analysis: Tourism Lures Shoppers to Rural SD Towns

Vermillion, SD – South Dakotans searching for the best furniture deals are likely to look in Aberdeen, while clothing shoppers tend to choose …

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