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.
South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs
"I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?"
Large lithium batteries next step in SD wind power growth
One neighbor worries about the chance of fire from the system designed to provide energy when it's needed.
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."