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In-depth talk about the issues and events on South Dakotans' minds. Join the conversation on-air or leave a comment by calling 1-800-456-0766 (1.877.talk.ptv), email SDFocus@sdpb.org. Watch live at www.sdpb.org/live

Current foster families and former foster children share their stories.
The overlap between child trauma research and juvenile justice policy approaches in SD.
Better pay and expanding the pipeline are potential solutions to the teacher shortage.
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Current foster families and former foster children share their stories.
The overlap between child trauma research and juvenile justice policy approaches in SD.
Better pay and expanding the pipeline are potential solutions to the teacher shortage.
The child care crisis continues, and some are looking to lawmakers for solutions.
The earliest years of a child's life can have lifelong impacts on learning.
How support for children has evolved in 50 years, and where we have room to grow.
Limited access to child care has an impact on the state's workforce shortage.
An overview on the challenges of accessing prenatal healthcare.
Learn the health impacts of isolation and how to support the young people in your life.
Learn what's next as South Dakota implements Medicaid expansion.
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While some Christian groups reimagine church, others lean on tradition.
An hour-long special featuring the two statewide ballot measures and key statewide races.
Low funding, high costs, and staffing challenges are forcing rural nursing homes to close.
The ripples of the pandemic continue to impact the state's economy.
Agriculture is one of the state's top industries, but an ongoing drought adds a challenge.
Leading lawmakers review the wins and losses of the 2022 legislative session.
A bill to create Oceti Sakowin community-based schools returns for a third year.
After lawmakers kill a proposal for more campsites in CSP, a look at what comes next.
The second live Statehouse Edition of SD Focus for the 2022 Legislative Session.
Guests and reporters recap week one and discuss legislative priorities.