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Backers of an abortion rights ballot question are campaigning for a constitutional amendment without the support of two ...
07/24/2024

Backers of an abortion rights ballot question are campaigning for a constitutional amendment without the support of two advocacy groups.

The petition effort to put proposed changes to the Rapid City Vision Fund to a public vote has failed.
07/23/2024

The petition effort to put proposed changes to the Rapid City Vision Fund to a public vote has failed.

A South Dakota organization is chosen to announce a peace message to space.
07/23/2024

A South Dakota organization is chosen to announce a peace message to space.

The Aeronautics Commission is finalizing $10,000,000 in awards to eight South Dakota airports.
07/23/2024

The Aeronautics Commission is finalizing $10,000,000 in awards to eight South Dakota airports.

South Dakota State Fair officials want you to decorate their trash cans in their 'Trash to Treasure' contest.
07/23/2024

South Dakota State Fair officials want you to decorate their trash cans in their 'Trash to Treasure' contest.

South Dakota leaders are reacting to Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
07/22/2024

South Dakota leaders are reacting to Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

From the buttons on your shirt to the microplastics in your pants, it may surprise you just how much of your outfit is r...
07/22/2024

From the buttons on your shirt to the microplastics in your pants, it may surprise you just how much of your outfit is recyclable. That’s why Goodwill is ramping up its sustainability efforts.

Officials say they have identified the remains of a Pierre man killed during World War II.
07/22/2024

Officials say they have identified the remains of a Pierre man killed during World War II.

Officials said they have identified the remains of a Pierre man killed during World War II.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Rosebud Reservation is the recipient of a farm-to-school grant program. Among other thing...
07/22/2024

The Boys and Girls Club of the Rosebud Reservation is the recipient of a farm-to-school grant program. Among other things, it offers fresh produce to attendees all year.

A coalition of conservation groups in Iowa is filing for reconsideration of the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of ...
07/21/2024

A coalition of conservation groups in Iowa is filing for reconsideration of the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline project.

Over 70 new bison are integrating into the existing buffalo herd at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.
07/21/2024

Over 70 new bison are integrating into the existing buffalo herd at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

The future of a taxidermy exhibit once displayed at the Delbridge museum at the Great Plains Zoo is still in flux.
07/21/2024

The future of a taxidermy exhibit once displayed at the Delbridge museum at the Great Plains Zoo is still in flux.

A Minnehaha County court judge is dismissing a case against the backers of an abortion rights ballot question. An anti-a...
07/20/2024

A Minnehaha County court judge is dismissing a case against the backers of an abortion rights ballot question. An anti-abortion group sought to disqualify the petitions and get the question removed from the November ballot.

For the second year, educators across South Dakota packed up and took in their state’s notable landmarks. While celebrat...
07/19/2024

For the second year, educators across South Dakota packed up and took in their state’s notable landmarks. While celebrated by attendees, it could be the end of the road for these trips.

The ninth annual Wags and Waves event happens Sep. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jimmy Hilton Pool at Sioux Park, Rapid City...
07/19/2024

The ninth annual Wags and Waves event happens Sep. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Jimmy Hilton Pool at Sioux Park, Rapid City.

The Humane Society of the Black Hills is hosting a fundraising event in Rapid City.

In a reversal from this time last year, West River is the one experience drought, while those in East River remain satur...
07/19/2024

In a reversal from this time last year, West River is the one experience drought, while those in East River remain saturated following historic rains and flooding.

The Department of Health reports a case of measles in a Pennington County resident. The resident developed a measles inf...
07/19/2024

The Department of Health reports a case of measles in a Pennington County resident. The resident developed a measles infection after traveling internationally.

For the first time in South Dakota, Goodwill of the Great Plains is introducing day services for developmentally disable...
07/19/2024

For the first time in South Dakota, Goodwill of the Great Plains is introducing day services for developmentally disabled community members.

With summer travel in full swing, Rapid City Regional Airport continues to make improvements and upgrades for the future
07/19/2024

With summer travel in full swing, Rapid City Regional Airport continues to make improvements and upgrades for the future

A former state Department of Social Services employee is facing charges after officials say she embezzled $1.8 million d...
07/19/2024

A former state Department of Social Services employee is facing charges after officials say she embezzled $1.8 million dollars from the agency.

Officials say another $80 million is in the state reserves due to a budget surplus following the end of the last fiscal ...
07/18/2024

Officials say another $80 million is in the state reserves due to a budget surplus following the end of the last fiscal year on July 1.

The South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City will live up to its name with two new mineral-oriented programs – critica...
07/18/2024

The South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City will live up to its name with two new mineral-oriented programs – critical minerals, education and research.

Minnehaha County commissioners debated a proposal to put to have voters decide on a new form of county government.
07/18/2024

Minnehaha County commissioners debated a proposal to put to have voters decide on a new form of county government.

Minnehaha County commissioners debated a proposal to put to have voters decide on a new form of county government..

A pool in southern Sioux Falls is trending towards finally becoming a reality.
07/18/2024

A pool in southern Sioux Falls is trending towards finally becoming a reality.

A pool in southern Sioux Falls is trending towards finally becoming reality.

Peak tourism season in the Black Hills is rolling, and that means busy times at Rapid City Regional.
07/18/2024

Peak tourism season in the Black Hills is rolling, and that means busy times at Rapid City Regional.

A coalition of Iowa conservation groups is filing to reconsider the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of Summit Carbo...
07/18/2024

A coalition of Iowa conservation groups is filing to reconsider the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline project.

A coalition of conservation groups in Iowa is filing for reconsideration of the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline project.

Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken is proposing that the city buy land in the Riverline District.
07/17/2024

Sioux Falls mayor Paul TenHaken is proposing that the city buy land in the Riverline District.

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New bison integrating into herd at Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
New bison integrating into herd at Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation

Over 70 new bison are integrating into the existing buffalo herd at the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

Minnehaha County Water Rescue was dispatched to Husets Speedway in Brandon. After a flash flood, people were left surrounded by water. #SouthDakota #BrandonSD #Flooding #SDPB

A large swath of heavy rain has fallen across southeast South Dakota causing severe flooding. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has reported a few locations with rainfall totals above 7 inches. SDPB's Jordyn Henderson caught these images of the flash flooding.

Take a look behind the scenes of the South Dakota Oral History Interviews our crew worked on this month in Sioux Falls.

As the outdoor camping season kicks off, South Dakota officials are reminding people to take care their firewood doesn't spread pests within the state.

Food is a Medicine | In the Moment
Food is a Medicine | In the Moment

South Dakota is a state that shares geography, history and culture with sovereign Native nations. Nick Hernandez is president and CEO of Makoce Agriculture Development. We discuss food that connects us and food systems that sustain us all. Full Interview here: https://listen.sdpb.org/environment/2024-05-21/makoce-agriculture-development-usda-rural-development-partner-up

jerry Fogg | SDPB News
jerry Fogg | SDPB News

Jerry Fogg (Yankton Sioux) uses his art to teach others about his people's culture. In this clip from SDPB's Cultivating Creativity, Fogg describes his niche.

Is it worry or is it anxiety? In The Moment ask a licensed psychologist how much worrying is normal and how much is too much.

Amanda Johnson, state 911 training coordinator, joins "In the Moment" for a conversation on leading the next generation of dispatchers to the profession.

Author, poet and award-winning newspaper editor Dana Yost shares a story with In The Moment.

South Dakota Focus: High School Graduation & Beyond (Full Episode)
South Dakota Focus: High School Graduation & Beyond (Full Episode)

SDPB News presents South Dakota Focus.

Child Care Crisis Town Hall - Rapid City
Child Care Crisis Town Hall - Rapid City

Join SDPB for a follow-up discussion to the child care crisis the entire state faces. Doors open at 5:30pm and the program starts at 6pm. Communities around the state are discussing the same problem - there aren't enough affordable child care options for families. Parents, business owners, elected officials, and early childhood experts will discuss with South Dakota Focus host Jackie Hendry some solutions and what it’ll take to make it happen.

The Jasper Fire in 2000 burned over 83,000 acres of Black Hills Forest. Reforestation efforts continue 24 years later.

Back 40 Beef | SDPB News
Back 40 Beef | SDPB News

A generational ranch in Pierpont, South Dakota offers visitors a unique agritourism opportunity. The couple running the operation say educating the public on beef and agriculture is vital now more than ever.

Michael Card discusses how more people turn out to vote in national elections than local, but local elections may impact your everyday life much more.

An Oregon community passed an ordinance essentially banning sleeping in public. In The Moment asks Mike Thompson about the precedent and implications of this Supreme Court case.

An Oregon community passed an ordinance essentially banning sleeping in public. In The Moment asks Mike Thompson about the precedent and implications of this Supreme Court case. Listen to the full conversation when you click the In The Moment link in the bio. #SouthDakota #News #SupremeCourt #Homelessness #SDPB

South Dakota Focus: Stories from Foster Care (Full Episode)
South Dakota Focus: Stories from Foster Care (Full Episode)

South Dakota has more children in foster care than foster families licensed to care for them. Two young women who aged out of the foster system share their stories, and two current foster families talk about the dire need.

Jeremy Cauwels, MD, is Sanford Health's chief physician. He brings In The Moment a health update on long COVID.

In an effort to boost the number of active tribal law enforcement officers, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Governor Kristi Noem are offering a new tribal law enforcement-specific basic certification course in South Dakota.

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