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Special Report: Teachers in SD endure new stress as politics, culture war seep into classrooms - South Dakota News Watch • ChronLAW.com
US & Canada · Sioux Falls2,956 people have died during the pandemic, up from 2,947 the previous week. 61 of South Dakota's 66 counties are listed as having substantial community spread. 82 people hospitalized due to COVID-19, down from last week (86) There have been 176 cases of the B.1.7 (Alpha variant), 4 cases of P.1 (Gamma variant)See the Story
COVID-19 in South Dakota: 9 new deaths; Active cases up while hospitalizations go down
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US & Canada · South DakotaPanelists stressed the importance of restoring trust in professional educators to do their jobs well. The panel noted that the new stress on teachers is making an ongoing teachers shortage worse in South Dakota. In spring of 2022, the state had more than 500 open teacher positions, far more than in a typical year.See the Story
Education experts: South Dakota teachers deserve trust and respect, not continued criticism
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US & Canada · Sioux FallsFarmers who commit organic grain fraud have shown a propensity to spend big money on lavish lifestyles until the authorities catch up with them.When Belle Fourche, S.D., organic grain broker Kent Duane Anderson turned to fraud, he made millions of dollars and used the ill-gotten gains to establish a new life in Florida, replete with an $8 million yacht, a $2.4 million new home, $400,000 in jewelry, two new Range Rovers and a Maserati.Over the ro…See the Story
ORGANICS PART 2: Fraudulent farmers live lavishly until caught - South Dakota News Watch
US & Canada · South DakotaA zero-tolerance testing approach to reducing drunken driving and other alcohol-related crimes that started in South Dakota could broaden its reach nationally, despite concerns from critics that it restricts the constitutional rights of some participants.The 24/7 Sobriety program, pioneered by former South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long, requires offenders to submit to twice-a-day breathalyzer tests or remote monitoring as a condition of pre…See the Story
South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety program could be rolled out nationwide - South Dakota News Watch
US & Canada · South DakotaAnyone who attends church in South Dakota is probably already aware of a troubling trend afflicting religious organizations and churches across the state and nation: the slow but steady decline in church membership and attendance.It may be fewer cars in the parking lot, fewer people in the pews or fewer volunteers at charitable outings.See the Story
South Dakota churches suffering decline in affiliation and attendance - South Dakota News Watch
US & Canada · Sioux FallsSouth Dakota News Watch is proud to announce that Kylie Carlson, a senior at South Dakota State University, has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Jeffrey B. Nelson Investigative Journalism Endowed Internship.Kylie will work as a paid, full-time reporter for News Watch during the internship, which will last most of the summer.See the Story
Kylie Carlson named 2022 Nelson reporting intern at South Dakota News Watch - South Dakota News Watch
US & Canada · South DakotaEven though fuel prices have hit an all-time high, state officials and business operators in the South Dakota tourism industry remain optimistic that the summer of 2022 will be another record-setting season for visitors and revenues.See the Story
High gas prices not expected to slow down South Dakota tourism industry in 2022 - South Dakota News Watch
US & Canada · Sioux FallsWildlife and water quality in South Dakota are sometimes put at unnecessary risk due to a lack of oversight and accountability of farmers who illegally drain their properties or convert protected wetlands into farmable acreage.In addition, those who violate the law frequently avoid punishment when they are caught or are given “good-faith waivers” by local oversight groups often made up of fellow farmers and neighbors.See the Story
Lack of enforcement of regulations allows some South Dakota farmers to illegally convert wetlands to croplands - South Dakota News Watch
US & Canada · South DakotaJason Ravnsborg’s decision to not pursue re-election as South Dakota attorney general doesn’t rule out the possibility of him serving in state government following the November election, several South Dakota...See the Story
