Health
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Cuts in federal funding for food will hurt pantries and producers
USDA spokesperson says cutting roughly $1 billion in federal funding for locally grown food for schools and charities signals "a return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives."
Bird flu in SD: Millions of birds dead, worry shifting to humans
Turkeys, cattle, cats and pheasants in South Dakota have been infected with bird flu. Scientists worry: Is a large human outbreak next?
South Dakota is second in the nation for bird flu outbreaks at commercial poultry farms and an infection at a pheasant farm that led to the death of 30,000 birds.
Sturgis military event reveals division among SD veterans
How a ceremony meant to honor veterans exposed tensions within the South Dakota military community.
South Dakota schools hit hard by infectious diseases
The state is on pace to set a record for cases and is already at a historic high in hospitalizations from influenza.
Do South Dakotans have the highest rate of medical debt in the nation?
A short fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
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.
Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in SD
Critics say it will increase use among children and cost the state nearly $5 million in health care costs.