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SD Focus: Camping in Custer State Park

Episode 7 | 57m 22s

A House committee killed a bill to expand campsites in Custer State Park after significant public outcry. Former Game, Fish, and Parks Secretary John Cooper shares why he opposed the measure and his thoughts on the future of the state's public lands. Plus further legislative coverage from SDPB’s team of reporters.

Aired: 02/09/22
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Extras
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.
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.
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