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SD birthing risks rise as another hospital ends service
The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can deliver babies.
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."
Q&A: South Dakota's food tax repeal measure
What key issues should voters consider before casting a vote on Initiated Measure 28? Glad you asked.
For increasing number of immigrants, a 'new life in America' starts in South Dakota
The state's population of people born overseas grew by 45.5% between 2010 and 2022, compared to 15.6% across the entire United States.
Harrisburg, Tea, Box Elder lead booming South Dakota cities
Eighteen South Dakota municipalities now top 5,000 residents, and all grew in 2020-23 except for Brandon, Aberdeen, Madison, Mitchell, Pierre and Sturgis: "It's rural America at as good as it can get."
Poll shows support for grocery tax repeal, but critics warn of budget crunch
Opponents say Initiated Measure 28 could prevent state from collecting tax on “consumable” items such as tobacco, toothpaste and toilet paper, which could prompt an income tax.
South Dakota bucks trend of people waiting to marry
"We're kind of the first ones. And it's not that we're the example, but it's fun being the first ones. We're kind of testing the waters."