South Dakota
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Caregiver support in SD likely to receive legislative focus next year
South Dakota's next legislative session is right around the corner, and lawmakers are expected to take a close look at recommendations for enhancing …
Child care 'solution-driven' grants take shape in SD
Child care access has become a major focal point in the U.S., and South Dakota is no exception. More than two dozen communities are using grant …
It takes a village, or a community, to respond to heart scares
Today is National Rural Health Day - and in South Dakota, some smaller communities are trying to become more "cardiac ready." Across rural America…
Some SD Native American youth get a helping hand from peers
November is Native American Heritage Month, and a South Dakota organization is working to help establish leadership skills for Indigenous youth…
Worker recruitment ramps up with SD construction projects in play
Both western and eastern sections of South Dakota are busy with construction projects, and union leaders hope more young people interested in the …
SD celebrates state's first LGBTQ resource center
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for next week as a South Dakota organization begins serving LGBTQ individuals at its new resource space…
Amid polarizing issues, high schoolers can use guide when choosing college
By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News S…
South Dakota gets 'C-plus' grade for redistricting
A non-partisan political group is out with state-by-state grades for recent redistricting efforts, including South Dakota. Common Cause gives South …
Voting in SD: How does change of address affect registration?
When it comes to elections, all eyes are on the 2024 vote. Civic-engagement groups in South Dakota are trying to make sure people needing help with …
National parks, SDSU join the native plant party
The U.S. is home to nearly 5,000 nonnative plant species. Most are not considered harmful but there are efforts to eliminate invasive ones from …
Sense of community at heart of anti-bullying messaging
This weekend marks the kickoff of National Bullying Prevention Month. Those raising awareness hope schools in South Dakota and elsewhere work toward …
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …