Bart Pfankuch

Bart Pfankuch

Total 305 Posts
  • Black Hawk, SD
Title: content director; expertise: agriculture, state government, education, rural issues, Indigenous people, poverty; language spoken: English; contact: 605-937-9398 / bart.pfankuch@sdnewswatch.org

Do SD lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes.

Attorneys can go their entire career without any mandatory training or continuing education while other licensed occupations require annual or biennial training to remain on the job.

Renewable energy industry powers new job growth in SD

With new wind farms leading the way, South Dakota and its strong technical college system have put the state on the forefront of training needed energy workers.

Tourism leaders worried soft economy will slow revenues

Inflation, an uncertain national economy and Canada comments from President Trump could add up to a soft year for tourism in South Dakota.

Federal cuts roundup: The impact on South Dakota

A list of the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.

Detours and delays are part of year 2 of Black Hills roadwork

The 3-year construction project on U.S. 385 through the Black Hills will result in traffic tie-ups but also a smoother, safer roadway.

Libraries evolve and thrive despite funding uncertainty

"You have a home and your work or school, but you need a third place to go and experience things. And the library can be that place."

Cuts in federal funding for food will hurt pantries and producers

USDA spokesperson says cutting roughly $1 billion in federal funding for locally grown food for schools and charities signals "a return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives."
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