South Dakota
Monday, June 16, 2025
House reconciliation bill risks job losses, higher energy bills in SD
A new analysis of what Congressional lawmakers have dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act found it would eliminate thousands of jobs in South Dakota a…
South Dakota slides in latest child well-being ranking
South Dakota has fallen five spots in an annual national ranking that summarizes child well-being data. At 26th in the nation, policy experts pointed …
Calling all citizen scientists in SD to stomp out tick-borne diseases
With summer here, nature trails and other outdoor spots are calling and while reminding South Dakotans about preventing tick bites, public health …
With wind energy at its back, SD tech school resumes training program
Meeting America's future energy demands requires big decisions by utilities and policymakers about the best way to do it. A South Dakota technical …
Charting a new path for healthy political discourse in SD
In South Dakota and across the country, groups are working to help tone down the nation's heated political rhetoric. And experts are debating whether …
Under House GOP budget, are states ready for the extra costs?
A budget plan taking shape in Congress is getting attention for tax cuts and reductions for safety-net programs. Policy experts in South Dakota also …
SD rural ambulance providers still in need of lifeline
National EMS Week is underway, and South Dakota ambulance providers serving smaller towns and cities say they're barely getting by, with aging crews …
Is organic food more sustainable? It’s complicated
By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaborati…
Medicaid cuts come into focus, with unique challenges possible for SD
The Congressional Budget Office estimates roughly 8 million people could lose Medicaid coverage under a new House Republican plan. There are renewed …
Poll, online map show conservation is 'big win' for SD farmers
A new mapping tool shows South Dakota is a big player on the farm conservation scene. The online feature coincides with a new poll, revealing most …
SD health center's art collection is medicine to its community
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Ser…
SD makes noticeable jump in teacher pay rankings. Can it last?
New national rankings out this week show South Dakota jumped a few spots higher in teacher pay for each state. However, there are questions about …