Solutions

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.

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.

While the Legislature works to address teacher pay, groups like Educators Rising tap current students to consider a future career in education

A new trend in South Dakota agriculture could fundamentally change the economic landscape for the state's $1 billion annual beef cattle industry

"It takes a special person to want to live here."

As the September expiration date of the 2018 Farm Bill approaches, several members of Congress hope to further the program’s conservation efforts and strengthen enrollment incentives.

Editor’s note: This article was produced through a partnership between South Dakota News Watch and the Solutions Journalism Network, a national non-profit group that supports rigorous journalism about responses to problems. This is Part 2 of a two-part series; Part 1 published on May 2, 2022. Peggy