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In-depth stories about the issues and events on South Dakotans' minds.

The allure of South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history attracts visitors from around the globe.
Family-friendly attractions with an educational component see success in South Dakota tourism.
Stories of how SD high school graduates decide what's next.
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The allure of South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history attracts visitors from around the globe.
Family-friendly attractions with an educational component see success in South Dakota tourism.
A look at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and its wide-ranging impact.
Stories of how SD high school graduates decide what's next.
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.
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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.
Amid rising rates of homelessness, Rapid City and Sioux Falls respond.
A review of Republican and Democratic priorities and outcomes this session.
Cut the food tax, reduce property taxes, or trim the overall sales tax?
Learn what's next as South Dakota implements Medicaid expansion.
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.