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South Dakota father is leading effort to restore abortion rights in the state
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of conversations about voter-initiated efforts to restore abortion access across the country. Unlike other abortion-rights initiatives across the country, major reproductive rights groups haven’t backed the effort to restore access in South Dakota. But that hasn’t stopped Dakotans for Health — a ballot question committee behind […]
Former Democratic operative settles $1.2 million debt with South Dakota cannabis growers
Former Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party political operative Will Hailer paid $1.2 million to settle a lawsuit brought by two South Dakota cannabis companies and their investors accusing him of fraud. The case ends a two-year saga that began when Hailer approached 605 Cannabis founder Ned Horsted with an attractive business opportunity for him and the two […]
Premium ewe sale sees internet sales increase
To meet the needs of emerging demand within the sheep industry for superior young ewe genetics available in smaller lot sizes, South Dakota Sheep Growers Association (SDSGA), has hosted a Premium Yearling Ewe Sale the last seven years. The sale was July 27th, 2024 at Magness Livestock Auction in Huron. This annual event is the signature yearling ewe sale in the region. For the first time, internet sales hit double digits, a total of ten lots were purchased through the cattleusa.com platform.
'Gateway to Teacher Education' certificate could help reduce South Dakota's teacher shortage
The South Dakota Board of Regents OK'ed a new undergraduate certificate request Thursday to offer a “Gateway to Teacher Education.” It’s billed as offering students a head start to pursue a career in K-12 education by giving them insights into the profession and the various teacher education degrees offered at Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota.. ...
South Dakota one of 26 states not implementing new Title IX rules
New Title IX rules took effect in nearly half of U.S. states Thursday, but South Dakota wasn’t one of them. The rules would’ve prohibited discrimination based on things like sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes protections for being transgender or nonbinary, for example) and sex characteristics in education programs or activities receiving federal...
Teachers still needed in South Dakota as school year approaches
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Associated School Boards of South Dakota recently announced there were 353 teacher positions open in July in the state. That is a significant increase from last year at this time, when there were 256 openings, nearly 100 fewer than this year. In 2022, there were 225 openings.
High School sports seasons start soon
With the calendar turning to August we are now just a few weeks away from the start of the Fall High School sports season in South Dakota. Schools competing in girls tennis can start practice this coming Monday, August 5th. 9-man and 11B football teams will start practice on August 8th, with all other schools opening practice on August 12. Boys golf practice starts August 12 as well, with cross country and Volleyball following on the 15th.
State should confront Indigenous foster care and prison numbers
The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal policy that seeks to keep Indigenous families and communities intact by regulating the removal of Native American children from their homes and the placement of children in foster care or adoptive homes. The goal of ICWA is the preservation of Indigenous communities and the safety and health […]
South Dakota Regents drop ban against employees in Legislature
When the South Dakota Supreme Court declared earlier this year what is or isn't a conflict of interest for members of the Legislature, that advisory opinion opened the door to another group of South Dakotans who previously were prohibited from serving.