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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: Media Reform

According to a project led by Northwestern University, the U.S. has lost almost 2,900 newspapers since 2005. All but about 100 were weeklies, which are often the sole provider of local news in small and midsized communities. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Local news harder to come by in rural states

There are some bright spots in beefing up local news coverage, but a new report says in South Dakota and elsewhere, there are still big concerns …

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A new national study says rates of online childhood sexual abuse are particularly high for girls at 23% compared to 7% for boys. (Adobe Stock)
Internet Task Forces Balance Tips, Tech Hurdles in Protecting Kids

South Dakota investigators say they're carrying heavy caseloads dealing with internet crimes against children. There's hope new research and pressure …

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Depression and lower rates of academic attainment are among the effects that can persist in a child's lifetime after losing a caregiver. (Adobe Stock)
Losing a Caregiver to COVID: Helping Kids Grieve

Roughly 200,000 children in the U.S. have lost a caregiver to COVID-19. In South Dakota, mental-health experts say these cases can have added …

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In her second State of the State address, Gov. Kristi Noem promised to grow South Dakota's economy, which has lagged behind the nation's. (foundationforgovernment.org)
Gov. Noem: South Dakota "Open for Business"

PIERRE, S.D. -- In her second State of the State address, Governor Kristi Noem stressed that South Dakota is "open for business," citing tax laws …

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About 80% of the 24 million American households that do not have reliable, affordable high-speed internet are in rural areas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (AARP.org)
Study: SD Voters 50-plus Want High-Speed Internet Expanded

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Older adults in South Dakota want a level playing field with other states when it comes to high-speed internet service, …

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South Dakota still is dealing with a massive wildfire near Custer State Park. (Sgt. Austin Pearce/National Guard)
Analyst: Climate Change Didn't Make Headlines Enough in 2017

PIERRE, S.D. -- This year the media seemed to follow President Donald Trump's every move in the White House with bated breath. But did that leave …

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Protestors across the country will gather outside of Verizon stories on Thursday to oppose the rollback of net neutrality. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
What Would Internet Without Net Neutrality Look Like in Rural America?

PIERRE, S.D. – What will repealing net neutrality rules mean for communities in rural America? Public interest groups say it could present …

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Net-neutrality backers say the policy is good for internet startups that want to compete with more established companies. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Day of Action to Ensure "All Voices are Equal Online"

PIERRE, S.D. - Internet users are asking the Federal Communications Commission not to hit "undo" on net neutrality today, with a day of action to …

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A win in federal court for consumers, say advocates of net neutrality. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Federal Court Backs FCC's Treatment of Internet as Utility

WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission's decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a …

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Inmate phone calls will soon cost a lot less, thanks to the FCC. Credit: Polaskiglass/morguefile
FCC Slashes Expensive Prison Calls

PIERRE, S.D. - Phone calls to and from prison inmates in South Dakota will cost a lot less starting next year. The Federal Communications Commission …

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Employment recruiter Robert Half International is predicting higher pay for many job categories, particularly in high-tech fields. Credit: Dodgerton Skillhause/morguefile.com
Tech Jobs: The Place to Look For Higher Pay

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - New mobile app developers, data engineers, and wireless networking engineers all are expected to get a major wage bump next year…

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PHOTO: Tom Wheeler (center), chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, is seeking to regulate the Internet as a utility. Photo courtesy Federal Communications Commission.
Proposed Regulation Could Expand Internet Access in Rural South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. - Internet use in South Dakota and across the nation soon could be regulated as a utility. Federal Communications Commission …

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