South Dakota
Monday, February 17, 2025
South Dakota poised to boost fees that help regulate CAFOs
Rural communities in the U.S. remain at the center of debate about the growing presence of large livestock operations. South Dakota lawmakers are …
Monday, February 17, 2025
Degree attainment numbers in SD look good; more progress sought
South Dakota has made notable progress in boosting the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school. That's …
SD grasslands might be more vulnerable to drought than other regions
Grasslands are considered a vital component of South Dakota's landscape. But on the heels of new research, an expert suggests they might not fare as …
Short on artifacts, SD historians ask for help recognizing Black trailblazers
Events for Black History Month are being held around the U.S. In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under …
'Ten Commandments' in public schools debate reaches South Dakota
A South Dakota House committee takes up a controversial bill today that would require all school districts in the state to display the Ten Commandment…
Initial Trump actions spark nationwide protests
In rural states such as South and North Dakota and large urban centers around the U.S., protests were held Wednesday amid fears about the first wave …
Solutions sought with lack of big turnaround in student test scores
South Dakota saw mixed results in a new national report measuring academic progress. Key voices in the world of education hope troubling trends seen …
SD among states debating tricky issue of combating government fraud
A South Dakota legislative committee Monday debated proposals designed to help combat government fraud and there were clear differences of opinion on …
SD library services on state budget chopping block
South Dakota lawmakers will soon resume debate on a budget-cutting plan targeting library services within the state. Legislative committees are …
SD pushes to keep certain CAFO details nearly out of reach
Larger livestock operations can be a thorny issue in rural areas and South Dakota lawmakers are proposing restricting feedlot details with more commun…
Report: Rural America would feel pain of deep Medicaid cuts
Congressional Republicans are taking a hard look at Medicaid as they pursue spending cuts and a new report shows how the public health program is prev…
Carbon pipeline and landowner rights take their seat again in SD's capitol
South Dakota lawmakers begin a new legislative session today and are already hearing from worried landowners about their rights as a private company k…