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SD Focus: Faith and Friendship

Season 27 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
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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.
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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.
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.