South Dakotans’ biggest needs, according to 211 calls
February 4, 2026
Calls to 211 in 2025 indicate that many South Dakotans are concerned about access to housing, food and utilities.
Calls to 211 in 2025 indicate that many South Dakotans are concerned about access to housing, food and utilities.
One group in a South Dakota college town hopes to redefine housing through community-focused development.
The Rural Health Transformation Program focuses heavily on technology improvements and workforce recruitment across the state, and aims to improve maternal and behavioral health care.
“It was almost like a light switch went on and it just felt like that immediate, ‘OK, we’re doing a new thing now and this is the olive branch that we are willing to offer.'”
New Corrections report shows reduced openings since pay increase took effect as state agency hires 133 for new Rapid City facility.
Data shows that most recent ICE arrestees in South Dakota are citizens of Mexico and Central America, with the majority coming from Mexico and Honduras, and 98% are male.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — In the northwest corner of Sioux Falls, an 80-acre campus opened its first building this year
Biotechnology – and its potential space in South Dakota’s economy – has been slowly developing nationwide for decades. With recent advancements in
South Dakota is No. 1 in hemp fiber production. But as its farmers and processors grow the industry, federal legislation threatens some sectors of it. ‘We just want to know, where are we at?”
An explanation about cannabis products available (legally and not) in South Dakota.
Amid a rocky tourism year, pheasant season is giving hunters and small towns confidence for the fall and winter: “Pheasant ties everything together.”
Internal investigation still ongoing almost a year after a man was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals Service officers in Yankton Reservation.
A new movie supposedly set in the state shows desert vistas and Southwestern-style buildings because it was shot in New Mexico. Another, titled ‘South Dakota,’ was filmed in Iowa.
From ‘Dances With Wolves’ to ‘National Treasure,’ these notable movies were filmed in South Dakota.
“There’s been a lot of tears in rehearsals, not out of frustration but out of joy:” South Dakota Symphony Orchestra effort started as ‘conviction’ of conductor.
LENNOX, S.D. – Just 20 minutes away from South Dakota’s biggest city is an unexpected oasis. Chickens and geese freely
Fundraising campaign has raised more than half of $4.5 million goal.
11 people with political, health, tourism, business, agriculture and other backgrounds will be honored Sept. 12-13 in Chamberlain.
Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public stations run by tribes after federal cuts.
“There’s this amazing resurgence of cowboy and Western films, right? But have you seen any of them that are told through the voices of women? No. And so that’s what I wanted to change.”