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Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsSouth Dakota's attorney general, a lawyer who represents journalists and a First Amendement expert will explain how to navigate the state's open meetings and records laws during a free seminar on Saturday, April 20. The training will be held online, and a limited number of tickets will be available for in-person sessions at South Dakota Public Broadcasting's studios in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. "Understanding South Dakota's Open Government Law…See the Story
Free April 20 seminar explains South Dakota’s open government laws
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Abortion · Sioux FallsThe U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case involving medication abortion that could change the way some South Dakota women access abortion services by crossing the border into neighboring states.Watching closely is South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, who has joined other state AGs in saying that relaxed federal regulation of abortion pills makes it tougher for states to enforce their own laws.The Supreme Court's first abortion-related ca…See the Story
Supreme Court case could impact out-of-state abortions for South Dakotans
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Health Care · Sioux FallsThe high cost of obtaining health care in South Dakota – ranked second most expensive in the nation – is prompting some residents to forgo necessary medical care over worries they cannot afford it, according to a recent national data analysis.South Dakota is followed only by North Carolina in a new national ranking of health care expenses based on the cost of medical care and insurance. At nearly $12,500 per year, the state has the highest per-c…See the Story
'Getting sicker and dying younger:' The cost of high health prices
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Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsTracelyn Gesteland is a professor of voice and opera at the University of South Dakota. USD stages a full-scale opera with an orchestra each spring. Gesteland didn't encounter opera until her late 20s, when she pursued a master's degree in vocal performance.See the Story
University of South Dakota opera program raises its voice
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Mike Pence · Sioux FallsArmy Col. Andrea Thompson will serve on a new South Dakota advisory committee. The panel is part of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. USGLC seeks to define and strengthen America's role in worldwide affairs. The new state chapter will launch during a global affairs conference in Sioux Falls.See the Story
Global issues, local impacts: New SD group to push trade
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Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsEditor's note: This is the seventh in a series of stories on children that Jackie Hendry, producer and host of South Dakota Public Broadcasting's "South Dakota Focus" will write for South Dakota News Watch. Each month, she previews the upcoming show.RAPID CITY, S.D. – Just inside the Dahl Arts Center in downtown Rapid City, a large canvas features the painting of an outdoor basketball court behind a chain link fence and barbed wire. An eagle gli…See the Story
Juvenile diversion: More funding, partnerships could boost services
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Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsChiesman Democracy Conference will focus on bipartisan cooperation. Attendance and lunch are free for all attendees, but registration is required. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. on March 26 and runs until 3:30 p.m., Central time. Click this link to register or scan the QR code in the image below.See the Story
Bipartisan cooperation is focus of Chiesman Democracy Conference at USD
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Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsSouth Dakota Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden would likely assume more responsibilities if Gov. Kristi Noem were picked as Donald Trump's running mate. Noem confirmed that she met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lagoresort in Florida recently to discuss the possibility of her joining the ticket. South Dakota law addresses governor's absence.See the Story
Who leads South Dakota if Noem runs for vice president? 'I still get to be governor' she says.
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