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The National Low Income Housing Coalition reported South Dakota has a shortage of about 10,000 rental homes that are affordable and available for extremely low-income renters. (Adobe Stock)

SD poverty-fighting group: Affordable home builders need to step up

January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month and in South Dakota, agencies assisting low-income individuals said access to affordable …

In findings compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the average annual cost of care for one child in the U.S. was $10,600 in 2021, one-tenth of a couple's average income, and more than one-third of a <br />single parent's income. (Adobe Stock)

Child Care Access Hovers Over SD Child Well-Being Report

An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like South Dakota fared better in the …

An annual well-being report says South Dakota has seen worsening child obesity numbers over the past decade. (Adobe Stock)

SD Ranks Near Middle for Child Well-Being

PIERRE, S.D. -- A mixed bag of news can be found for South Dakota in the latest report measuring child wellbeing in the U.S. As families emerge from …

Community groups say those behind on their rent payments because of COVID should take advantage of emergency aid programs before eviction moratoriums eventually expire. (Adobe Stock)

SD: Don't Leave Emergency Rental Assistance on Table

PIERRE, S.D. -- A state housing agency and community-assistance groups hope South Dakotans in need hear their message to apply for emergency rental …

Whether it's health care costs, paying monthly bills or outliving savings, more women than men report being very concerned, according to the National Council on Aging. (brenkee/pixabay)

Worries About Running Out of Money Keep SD Seniors Up at Night

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota consistently ranks in the top 10 states where the population of those retirement age and older is growing…

The review website Senior List ranks South Dakota in third place, behind Iowa and Nebraska, among the safest states for older people. (Pixabay/cnort)<br />

SD Communities Strive to Be More Livable, Age-Friendly

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Large or small, urban or rural, any community can strive to be more livable – and for the third year, AARP South …

Creating a Smart Home for Aging in Place

SIOUX FALLS, S. D. – Nearly 90 percent of seniors say they want to stay in their own homes as they age, and a new handbook can help make those …

Turning down the thermostat even a degree or two can save South Dakotans money on their energy bills this winter. (midnightcomm/Flickr)

Tips for Saving Money, Environment This Winter

PIERRE, S.D. – Nobody wants to get a chill when they look at their energy bill this winter. The cold season officially started Thursday…

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…

New research puts South Dakota as the second-best state in the nation for young adults just starting their careers. (iStockphoto)

Report: South Dakota a Top State for Young Adults

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota is near the top of the pack as a great place for millennials to live, according to new research by state. For adults …

About 39,000 South Dakota children, or 18 percent, live in homes that may not have enough money to keep food on the table. (iStockphoto)

Report: 18 Percent of SD Kids are Food Insecure

PIERRE, S.D. - More than 105,000 South Dakotans do not have access to enough food, according to new research that includes about 39,000 kids…

A new report says about 17,000 South Dakota children are facing more obstacles in their young lives as a result of a parent's incarceration. (iStockphoto)

Parents' Prison Time Affects 8 Percent of SD Kids

PIERRE, S.D. - Some "tough-on-crime" policies may be having unintended consequences for thousands of South Dakota children, according to a new Annie …

Raising money to increase teacher pay is the reason for legislation scheduled for a vote today at the South Dakota Legislature. (iStockphoto)

How Much Would Teacher Pay Raise Affect SD Households?

PIERRE, S.D. - A move to turn around South Dakota's worst-in-the-nation teacher pay could come up for a vote with state lawmakers today. The bill …

Spring Cleaning in South Dakota: Get Rid of the Clutter

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - With spring just getting under way, many people across South Dakota are in the mood to do some cleaning. With a few simple tips…

PHOTO: The alarm bell has been sounded in Minnesota on legislation making its way through Congress. It could roll back a new 3 percent limit for

Congress: Rolling Back Home-Buyers' Protections?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - This year, many homeowners are thankful for signs of a recovering housing market and for new rules limiting uncontrolled fees …

New Business Incentive Plan Passes SD Legislature

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota legislators passed an omnibus business incentive plan in the last days of the 2013 session, the "Building South Dakota" …

Report: One in Five in SD Unprepared for a Financial Setback

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota ranks 22nd in the nation for how well its residents fare in terms of their ability to achieve financial security - a …

Net Neutrality and Occupy Wall Street – Making A Connection

CHICAGO - The U.S. Senate may vote this week on overturning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules aimed at guaranteeing an open Internet…

National Weatherization Day: Good Day to Warm Up SD Homes

YANKTON, S.D. - As the mercury dips and energy bills rise, the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) is reaching out to low-income South …

Survey: More Say It's Okay to Walk Away when Mortgages are Underwater

PIERRE, S.D. - One in every 2,100 homes in South Dakota is in some sort of foreclosure, according to RealtyTrac. At the same time, public support is …

Wall Street Home “Resale” Fees Raise Ire, and Eyebrows

HELENA, Mont. - With real estate values still low in most of the country, a new investment device has surfaced - and a coalition of consumer groups …

Financial Reform Bill a Win for Main Street

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The passage of the financial reform package by Congress last week is being called "an historic shift of power." Mark Anderson…

ID Cards for Illegal Immigrants: A Good Thing?

President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Wednesday criticized Arizona's law that makes failure to carry immigration documents a crime…

South Dakotans Take the Food Stamp Challenge

How well can you eat on $25 a week? South Dakota residents can find out by taking the "South Dakota Food Stamp Challenge" during Hunger and Homelessne…

National Suicide Prevention Week Focuses on Iraq War Vets

The U.S. is losing 18 soldiers a day - on a different battleground than those in Iraq or Afghanistan. This is "National Suicide Prevention Week," and …

Katrina Families and Kids Still Suffering a Year Later

New Orleans, LA - With Christmas approaching, South Dakota residents are reminded that thousands of Katrina children and families are still without …

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