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Home heating costs high and getting higher in South Dakota
Home heating costs typically rise as winter approaches, but this year, retail prices for propane and heating oil are almost double last year and still rising, placing another burden on South Dakota families already enduring high prices for gasoline, groceries and other goods. Some experts worry that unsafe heating methods could result and that fire risk will increase.
Many South Dakota parents hesitant to get children vaccinated against COVID-19
As holidays approach, cell phones and speeding remain major roadway risks in S.D.
South Dakotans overwhelmingly support teaching of Native American history and culture in public schools
Donations to South Dakota News Watch doubled from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021

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  1. Home heating costs high and getting higher in South Dakota
    Home heating costs typically rise as winter approaches, but this year, retail prices for propane and heating oil are almost double last year and still rising, placing another burden on South Dakota families already enduring high prices for gasoline, groceries and other goods. Some experts worry that unsafe heating methods could result and that fire risk will increase.
  2. Many South Dakota parents hesitant to get children vaccinated against COVID-19
    Many South Dakota parents have been hesitant to get their children ages 5-11 vaccinated against the coronavirus, and the state is behind all other Great Plains states in terms of rate of child vaccinations. Health officials are urging parents to become educated about the importance of vaccinations that can prevent COVID-19 or reduce symptoms.
  3. As holidays approach, cell phones and speeding remain major roadway risks in S.D.
    Traffic on the roadways is expected to return almost to pre-pandemic levels in South Dakota this holiday season, and distracted driving and speeding remain major safety risks for drivers, some who are unwilling to put down their phones or travel at a safe speed despite laws and information campaigns.
  4. South Dakotans overwhelmingly support teaching of Native American history and culture in public schools
    As the state grapples with how and how much Native American history and culture to teach in public schools, a new South Dakota News Watch poll shows that the public overwhelmingly supports inclusion of Native American studies in public schools statewide.
  5. Poll shows strong public support for removal of S.D. attorney general
    A new poll shows that a majority of South Dakotans favors the removal from office of state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, who killed a pedestrian with his car in 2020 and pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors. The poll results come just days before the Legislature will begin impeachment proceedings against Ravnsborg in a special session on Nov. 9.
  6. Investigation Part 3: Lawmakers call for inquiry into Cammack COVID grants
    Two South Dakota lawmakers are calling for further investigation into the state covid relief grants received by Chris Cammack, the son of Senate Majority Leader Gary Cammack. A News Watch investigation published Oct. 11 raised questions about whether Chris Cammack's business that received the grants is located in South Dakota, as required by the state program.
  7. Investigation Part 4: Federal government relied largely on local lenders to vet more than $800 billion in COVID loans
    Community banks, often with close relationships with borrowers, played a critical oversight role in ensuring the validity of more than $800 billion in Paycheck Protection Loans issued during the covid pandemic.
  8. Donations to South Dakota News Watch doubled from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021
    From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, donations made to South Dakota News Watch will be doubled up to a total of $50,000. News Watch is South Dakota's only non-profit, public-service journalism organization that provides all content to the public and partner media at no cost. Click the headline above for more information or to donate.
  9. Rising prices for meat and other groceries placing financial burden on South Dakota families
    Grocery prices, especially for meat products, have risen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to continue to rise throughout 2021. Market forces have pushed up costs for grocers and their customers, some of whom are already experiencing financial hardships as the costs of other essentials have risen.
  10. News Watch Investigation Part 1: Questions arise over COVID grants received by state senator’s son
    A South Dakota News Watch investigation has raised questions about whether a taxidermy business owned by the son of a state senator is operated from Texas even though application materials submitted by the son, who received more than $1 million in coronavirus grants and loans, list an address in Union Center, S.D. Part 2 of the package, available below, is also published on this website.
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