SD hospital hit with lowest quality rating: Inside the fight for improvement Leaders at Monument Health in Rapid City said they provide quality care despite receiving a 1 out of 5 federal safety and quality rating.
'The kids are what you love:' 2 foster families share their stories State officials say South Dakota is in need of more people to help foster children. News Watch spoke to two families about the system, the challenges and what it will take to get more people involved.
South Dakota offering millions in tech grants to nursing homes Up to $7 million in grants will soon be available to expand the use of telemedicine and innovative technology to improve health care for the elderly in South Dakota.
South Dakota judicial nominees pass committee, head to full US Senate vote Camela Theeler and Eric Schulte, both of Sioux Falls, were nominated by President Joe Biden and supported by Republican Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds.
Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist? The pork slaughterhouse has a new treatment plant to reduce the amount of toxic waste it dumps in the river. Developers and environmentalists want more progress.
Solar surge: South Dakota sees new interest in solar power Fossil fuels will still play a role: 'On a cold winter morning when it's cloudy and there’s no wind, we’ll still be keeping our members warm with natural gas and coal and diesel.'
Free April 20 seminar explains South Dakota’s open government laws "Understanding South Dakota's Open Government Laws" is designed for journalists, students, public officials and South Dakotans who want to learn more about information that's publicly available or should be.
Supreme Court case could impact out-of-state abortions for South Dakotans Minnesota doctor says her Just the Pill organization could use mobile units to serve South Dakota residents who cross the border.
South Dakota’s high health care costs causing many to skip treatments Increasing health care costs are affecting almost everyone, but the unusually high costs in South Dakota are prompting some state residents to forgo necessary medical care, which in turn can drive up costs even further.
Opera on the prairie? University of South Dakota program raises its voice Traceyln Gesteland arrived in Vermillion in 2008 with doubts about whether opera could thrive on the prairie. Now she knows that the show will go on.
Global issues, local impacts: New SD group to push trade A new South Dakota committee of 75 people from a variety of backgrounds is forming to discuss global events and seek new opportunities for overseas trade.
Painting a better picture: More funding, partnerships could boost juvenile diversion services Diversion programs can help low-offending juveniles avoid getting entangled in the criminal justice system. Lawmakers recently upped the reimbursement rate to counties for these programs, but not every community has the same resources.
Bipartisan cooperation is focus of Chiesman Democracy Conference at USD Daylong March 26 gathering in Vermillion is free and includes lunch
Who leads South Dakota if Noem runs for vice president? 'I still get to be governor' she says. Noem is among Donald Trump’s top picks for his running mate. The South Dakota Constitution might keep her from doing both jobs at once.