Jackie Hendry
Total 14 Posts
Child care policy proposals return to Pierre
Report: 39% of South Dakota child care centers can't find enough workers. "The current model we have to child care is not sustainable."
South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs
"I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?"
Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota
Laura Ingalls Wilder, Wild Bill Hickok and other famous (and infamous) figures contribute to state tourism.
Tourist attractions combine sightseeing and science
Some sites are capitalizing and partnering on an increased interest in learning in hopes of inspiring the next generation of South Dakota's STEM workforce.
Tourism targets next generation of Sturgis rally-goers
In the past two years of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally campaigns, 97% of advanced bookings are from people 49 years old and younger.
High school graduate eyes child care career path in South Dakota
If the shortage of providers is going to change, it will require a lot of people like Cordelia Rieck, who has chosen to pursue the career her mother started 20 years ago.
'The kids are what you love:' 2 foster families share their stories
State officials say South Dakota is in need of more people to help foster children. News Watch spoke to two families about the system, the challenges and what it will take to get more people involved.