SD: Community Issues and Volunteering
SD nonprofit tries to keep poverty from stalling car engines
Winter time in South Dakota can sometimes result in car engines not starting. For people with no money for repairs, there are options in some cities…
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…
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 …
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 …
Spring Season Provides Opportunity for Disaster Preparedness
From navigating floodwaters to surviving the aftermath of a severe storm, South Dakotans are being urged to make sure they're ready for whatever …
SD Among Top States for Volunteer Work
New data about volunteering in the U.S. is good news for South Dakota. Every other year, the independent government agency AmeriCorps works with the …
SD Food Shelf Shares Ways to Make Impactful Donations
This month, Congress gave final approval to a plan to further promote food donations and reduce waste. In South Dakota, a local food shelf says …
'Girls on the Run' Looks to Build Life Skills for SD Youths
In early August, fall registration opens at several South Dakota locations offering a national program geared for grade-school-age girls. It combines …
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 …
Evictions, Inflation Part of Plea for Winter Clothing Donations
South Dakota is seeing another round of below-freezing temperatures. As folks bundle up, Salvation Army chapters hope they'll consider donating …
New Awareness Week for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Advocates are stepping up awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) and girls, but even with efforts in South …
Crisis Recovery, Social Justice Added to SD Grant Program
PIERRE, S.D. -- New categories to reflect the pandemic and social justice challenges highlight grants to propel community-level projects across South …