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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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South Dakota

Medical organizations said the effects of Alzheimer's are projected to rise in states like South Dakota and families should be more in tune with potential issues facing their loved one, including money management. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Money management skills focus of new dementia research

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and new research examined the connection between dementia and awareness about money management skills…

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The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation finds current language in the House budget reconciliation bill would shrink annual GDP in South Dakota by $24 million in 2030 and $50 million in 2035. (Adobe Stock) <br />
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…

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest Kids Count Data Book showed more than 31,000 South Dakota <br />children are living below the federal poverty level. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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Health experts said if you spot a tick on your body, you need to remove it immediately to avoid getting infected with Lyme disease or something similar. Using tweezers is strongly recommended in the removal process. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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Industry reports show South Dakota has more than 1,800 wind-energy jobs. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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In a Johns Hopkins University poll from last fall, nearly half of the U.S. electorate indicated they felt members of the opposing party aren't just wrong for politics - they're
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 …

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Many state governments just wrapped up their legislative sessions with new spending plans in place. Policy experts say they may soon have to make significant adjustments if Congress approves a budget with major overhauls for programs such as SNAP and Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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According to the South Dakota Department of Health, 65% of EMS agencies in the state serve populations of 3,000 or fewer. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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According to reporting from Sentient, a tiny fraction of farmland is for organic production but because demand is high for those types of goods, there is concern the amount of land use required for organic farming could further harm the environment. (Adobe Stock)
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…

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According to the Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas, Medicaid covers about 30% of children, many people with disabilities, and one in two nursing-home residents. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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The National Wildlife Federation said managed grazing is one of the top conservation practices used by South Dakota farmers and ranchers. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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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…

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