South Dakota
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Gaps persist in Indian Health Service 'Referred Care' program
By Arielle Zionts and Katheryn Houghton for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the KF…
New SD collaborative to address food insecurity
In observance of Hunger Action Month, a new statewide collaborative has launched to address food insecurity in South Dakota. Nearly 14% of U.S…
SD voting advocates hope to avoid ballot challenges seen in primary
Just a few months after some South Dakota absentee ballots were illegally challenged, officials are concerned slow mail delivery could affect …
Caregiving, financial security among top concerns of older SD voters
Voters over age 50 reliably show up to the polls in large numbers but sometimes candidates overlook them. In 2020, 138,000 South Dakotans ages 45-64 …
Poll: Most SD voters disapprove of local control limits on carbon pipelines
A new poll shows most South Dakotans don't approve of legislation that restricts local control on carbon pipelines. South Dakotans this November …
SD police academy grads newly schooled on Indian Country
South Dakota's police training program included a new course this year, one specific to tribal communities. A class of 20 graduated yesterday from …
Group proposes changes, encourages use of Indigenous SD education standards
A team of educators and supporters recently proposed changes to South Dakota's framework for Indigenous education, making the lessons more accessible …
Former croplands could be ‘sweet spot’ for renewable-energy production
Researchers mapped American croplands that have fallen out of production in hopes of inspiring new uses for them, such as renewable energy. Roughly 3…
U.S. Supreme Court decision could shape animal farm regulations
By Marlena Williams for Sentient.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …
Report urges 'more stringent' look at health risks of pesticides
A new report warned about adverse health, wildlife and environmental impacts of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in states such as South Dakota…
Proposed USDA rule defines “unfair” meat industry practice
A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture would clarify fair practices in the American meat industry. The Fair and Competitive …
Indigenous-led public service program in SD secures more funding
The Department of the Interior is disbursing $7 million to offices throughout the country for Indigenous-led conservation projects. The Indian …