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13 states, including SD, opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But 13 states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative costs. Under the […] The post 13 states, including SD, opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Five SD communities receive Community Challenge grants
A-A-R-P has announced its 2024 Community Challenge grant recipients this week, including several in South Dakota. Nearly 4-million dollars is going out to about 350 organizations nationwide to fund quick-action projects to make communities more livable. South Dakota organizations have received a total of nearly 320-thousand dollars since 2017, supported by the state’s A-A-R-P chapter.
South Dakota Board of Regents Approves High-Need Programs
The South Dakota Board of Regents announces the approval of two high-need programs designed to meet the growing workforce demands in the state and beyond. These programs include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at South Dakota State University and a Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence at the University of South Dakota.
Governor And Corps Say Area Rivers Have Crested Following Heavy Flooding
Gov. Kristi Noem and officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) agreed Tuesday that the worst of the flooding around the Yankton area has subsided, but other areas in the region are in for long days ahead. Noem held a press conference in Yankton Tuesday afternoon to give...
Noem, who sent Guard troops to Texas, resists using them for her own state’s flooding
After ordering National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border three times, Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is defending her decision to avoid sending troops to flood-ravaged areas in South Dakota, saying it would be “extremely expensive” and that the Guard should only be used for “a very crisis situation.” Meanwhile, her spokesman left open the possibility […] The post Noem, who sent Guard troops to Texas, resists using them for her own state’s flooding appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Brandon Valley School District shares plans for CTE grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota State Department of Education awarded $6.4 million in CTE grants to school districts around the state and one district shared plans on how they intend to put their funds to use. Brandon Valley is one of 36 school districts in...
Pulse Moves onto Semifinals at U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore.— South Dakota senior Jacy Pulse extended her season on Thursday evening by advancing to the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials held at Hayward Field. Pulse clocked a time of 56.99 seconds to move on to Saturday’s semifinals scheduled for 7:41 p.m....
South Dakota dental clinic reopens after flood
A South Dakota dental clinic recently reopened after its office was damaged during severe weather in the state. Various states in the Midwest were impacted by heavy rainfall in recent days. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an emergency declaration June 22 after severe flooding in the state's Southeastern region.
Educational support goes a long way with Native students
Programs that engage with Indigenous students and recognize their abilities can help them succeed in school. Josie Green returned home to South Dakota 10 years ago with a mission — to engage students in her community through teaching. Teaching wasn’t something the Oglala Lakota woman had anticipated pursuing. She...
BHSU AWARDED $1.9 MILLION GRANT TO SUPPORT RURAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Black Hills State University has been awarded a four-year, $1,993,247 grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development program. This significant funding will enable BHSU to enhance college access and success for rural students in western South Dakota. "We are so pleased that the U.S. Department...
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