Free April 20 seminar explains South Dakota’s open government laws

"Understanding South Dakota's Open Government Laws" is designed for journalists, students, public officials and South Dakotans who want to learn more about information that's publicly available or should be.

Supreme Court case could impact out-of-state abortions for South Dakotans

Minnesota doctor says her Just the Pill organization could use mobile units to serve South Dakota residents who cross the border.

South Dakota’s high health care costs causing many to skip treatments

Increasing health care costs are affecting almost everyone, but the unusually high costs in South Dakota are prompting some state residents to forgo necessary medical care, which in turn can drive up costs even further.

Opera on the prairie? University of South Dakota program raises its voice

Traceyln Gesteland arrived in Vermillion in 2008 with doubts about whether opera could thrive on the prairie. Now she knows that the show will go on.

Global issues, local impacts: New SD group to push trade

A new South Dakota committee of 75 people from a variety of backgrounds is forming to discuss global events and seek new opportunities for overseas trade.

Painting a better picture: More funding, partnerships could boost juvenile diversion services

Diversion programs can help low-offending juveniles avoid getting entangled in the criminal justice system. Lawmakers recently upped the reimbursement rate to counties for these programs, but not every community has the same resources.

Bipartisan cooperation is focus of Chiesman Democracy Conference at USD

Daylong March 26 gathering in Vermillion is free and includes lunch
You've successfully subscribed to South Dakota News Watch
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to South Dakota News Watch
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.