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SD Focus: Faith and Friendship

Episode 4 | 59m 18s

A recent SDSU Poll shows half of South Dakotans say faith is "very important" in their lives, with 80% of respondents identifying with a Christian denomination. Host Jackie Hendry visits the South Dakota State Penitentiary with the lead pastor of the St. Dysmas congregation. Plus: LifeLight announces a new event, a friendship in Vermillion transcends traditions, and more from SDPB's reporters.

Aired: 12/27/21
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Extras
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.
After lawmakers kill a proposal for more campsites in CSP, a look at what comes next.
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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.
After lawmakers kill a proposal for more campsites in CSP, a look at what comes next.