Solutions
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The best problem-solving happens when the people impacted the most develop ideas and share what they know. But nothing can happen to fix problems on a large scale if those good ideas that could work elsewhere aren't shared. South Dakota News Watch seeks to change that by reporting on solutions to the state's biggest challenges in an effort called Engage South Dakota. If you know of a solution that should be highlighted, email it to engagesd@sdnewswatch.org.
Redfield rebuilds housing stock: 1 lot and 1 house at a time
Small towns may have to tackle a small project first in order to encourage larger developments down the road.
How Wall is building a model to encourage housing growth
A team effort, optimistic attitude and innovative leadership put Wall at the forefront of new efforts to develop housing and pave the way for economic and population growth in rural South Dakota.
Residents stand ready to help plan the future of Watertown
H20-50 is a citizen-led planning process: "Being involved in the community and helping shape the future for our family and our children, that's super important."
International educators help alleviate SD teacher shortage
“The bottom line is this: 'Do you want a teacher in the classroom or do you want your kids to learn virtually through a video screen?'”
Resident-driven ideas at heart of Engage South Dakota
Pilot project uses storytelling and civic engagement to identify and share solutions to challenges impacting communities across the state.
Native absenteeism challenges SD educators: 'There's no silver bullet'
Family involvement, cultural emphasis among strategies to boost attendance. "It really comes down to engagement. If the kids aren't engaged at school, they probably won't want to come back."
Solving South Dakota's housing problem through idea sharing
How an Aberdeen nonprofit called Homes Are Possible Inc., or HAPI, shares what it has learned to help ease the state's housing crunch. "Everybody has a problem with housing. ... We're just taking a more aggressive approach to fixing that."