South Dakota
Dining Out with Fido? Experts Have Tips to Keep Pets and Patrons Safe
May is National Pet Month, and South Dakota residents considering adoption are urged to do careful planning - while also making sure dogs can handle …
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 …
In SD, Complexities Surround Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is underway. In South Dakota, there's a mixed outlook from educators on whether they feel supported. Coinciding with this …
SD's Neighbor Prepares to Serve as 'Trans Refuge' State
A new report found more than half of transgender youth in the U.S. have lost -- or are at risk of losing -- access to gender-affirming health care…
Backers of 'Open Primary' Plan for SD Continue Petition Rollout
In the coming months, South Dakotans will see outreach about some big changes potentially being ushered into the state's primary elections. This …
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 …
Report: SD Tech College Bucks Enrollment Trend
Community colleges in the U.S. have struggled with enrollment declines. But a new report says schools in smaller towns and cities, including South …
Report: SD Sees Big Jump in Economic Value of Unpaid Care
A new report says the efforts of unpaid family caregivers in South Dakota have an economic value of $1.4 billion. The latest estimate from AARP is …
Science Moms: Climate Solutions Aren't Out of Reach for Families
April is Earth Month, and moms who work in scientific fields are trying to get the attention of other parents, hoping they'll take advantage of clean-…
Dollar Stores: A Heavy Decision for Rural South Dakota
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, and a new report claims their expansion comes at a cost for underserved areas. Research …
New Research Links Child Maltreatment to Generational Health Outcomes
New findings suggest health effects stemming from child maltreatment can be passed on to the next generation. In South Dakota, leaders in early-…
In SD, Bison Restoration Part Of Food Sovereignty for Natives
South Dakota is home to one of the nation's largest American Indian reservations, and the area is part of a movement among tribal nations to take …