South Dakota Focus
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Since 1995, South Dakota Focus has provided in-depth discussions with South Dakotans about issues and events impacting the state. South Dakota Focus takes the time to see matters more clearly.
Since 1995, South Dakota Focus has provided in-depth discussions with South Dakotans about issues and events impacting the state. South Dakota Focus takes the time to see matters more clearly.
Latest Stories
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New technologies give researchers details on when parts of the brain develop: "The first year of life and then the first five years are really what we would refer to as very critical time periods for brain development."
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Brain science is backing what early childhood educators have known for years: the earliest years of a child's life can have lifelong impacts on learning.
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Advocates are working to make the justice system and school system safer for young people facing trauma.
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When four teenagers were murdered at Gitchie Manitou in 1973, Sioux Falls high school students weren't given much support to deal with the trauma.
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As South Dakota sees unprecedented unemployment and plenty of open jobs, some parents who would otherwise participate in the workforce are stepping away because they can't find or afford child care.
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People are at increased risk of depression, anxiety and other mood disorders while pregnant or after giving birth. Jackie Hendry explores mental health and stigma.