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.
Build Dakota Scholarships fill jobs with homegrown talent
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the grants for students to attend tech schools in Watertown, Mitchell, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the result of a partnership among the state, First Premier Bank and industry.
Empowering and connecting women in agriculture
South Dakota woman's podcasting and networking effort wins $1.2 million grant to help emerging female leaders statewide expand their leadership potential.
Hot Springs takes next steps in push for prosperity
The Southern Black Hills city is part of a pilot project to identify top problems and solutions using journalism and community engagement.
Watertown taps resident input to solve problems
The South Dakota city of 23,000 is among those crowdsourcing solutions to community challenges like housing, child care and labor.
How Midwest Street Medicine is bridging health equity gaps for the homeless
"This is where we can make a real difference in health equity and life expectancy."
Girls-only cybersecurity camp challenges stereotypes
There are now more than 200 women in the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University: "Not a hacker hiding in mom's basement."
How a small college became a national cyber powerhouse
A credit card company's move to South Dakota 40 years ago helped turn Dakota State University into a unique, high-tech campus.