South Dakota
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Wealth Grants Surface for Descendants of Slavery in North Central States
The upcoming Juneteenth holiday marks the kickoff of a new wealth building grant program for Black residents who are decedents of slavery in a few nor…
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Does South Dakota Have 'Direct Democracy' Fever?
A court hearing next week could help determine whether an eastern South Dakota mayor will face a recall election. Events are rare for this state…
New Report Dives into Challenges, Solutions for Behavioral Care in Rural U.S.
A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Those …
Dining Out with Fido? Experts Have Tips to Keep Pets and Patrons Safe
May is National Pet Month, and South Dakota residents considering adoption are urged to do careful planning - while also making sure dogs can handle …
Telemedicine in Motion: SD's Rural EMS Crews Go High-Tech
People might picture a defibrillator or stretcher when they think of a first responder. But what about an iPad? South Dakota says a new program …
In SD, Complexities Surround Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is underway. In South Dakota, there's a mixed outlook from educators on whether they feel supported. Coinciding with this …
SD's Neighbor Prepares to Serve as 'Trans Refuge' State
A new report found more than half of transgender youth in the U.S. have lost -- or are at risk of losing -- access to gender-affirming health care…
Backers of 'Open Primary' Plan for SD Continue Petition Rollout
In the coming months, South Dakotans will see outreach about some big changes potentially being ushered into the state's primary elections. This …
Silent No More: Public Libraries Shout Back Against Censorship Craze
Public libraries are known for their quiet settings, but in the coming days, staff leaders in South Dakota and elsewhere will be vocal about the …
Report: SD Tech College Bucks Enrollment Trend
Community colleges in the U.S. have struggled with enrollment declines. But a new report says schools in smaller towns and cities, including South …
Report: SD Sees Big Jump in Economic Value of Unpaid Care
A new report says the efforts of unpaid family caregivers in South Dakota have an economic value of $1.4 billion. The latest estimate from AARP is …
Science Moms: Climate Solutions Aren't Out of Reach for Families
April is Earth Month, and moms who work in scientific fields are trying to get the attention of other parents, hoping they'll take advantage of clean-…