Inflation reverses gains made in South Dakota teacher pay
Teacher pay has risen in South Dakota, but an analysis shows educators are losing purchasing power at an even greater rate.| South Dakota News Watch
Teacher pay has risen in South Dakota, but an analysis shows educators are losing purchasing power at an even greater rate.| South Dakota News Watch
USDA spokesperson says cutting roughly $1 billion in federal funding for locally grown food for schools and charities signals "a return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives."| South Dakota News Watch
Pilot project uses storytelling and civic engagement to identify and share solutions to challenges impacting communities across the state.| South Dakota News Watch
Small towns may have to tackle a small project first in order to encourage larger developments down the road.| South Dakota News Watch
Turkeys, cattle, cats and pheasants in South Dakota have been infected with bird flu. Scientists worry: Is a large human outbreak next?| South Dakota News Watch
"You had critters here who were completely dependent on the defendants for their lives, and for whatever reason, they neglected that duty."| South Dakota News Watch
Soybean farmers are nearing panic mode and corn growers are expecting low prices and profits, but cattle ranchers may see record revenues this year.| South Dakota News Watch
Idea was prompted by USGS study that found some underground aquifers aren't recharging fast enough to keep up with growth.| South Dakota News Watch
Most of the 7.5 million pounds of chemicals emitted in 2024 were treated prior to release and were within regulatory limits.| South Dakota News Watch
Water supplies are not sufficiently recharging in the most populous areas of the Black Hills. Is a $2 billion Missouri River pipeline the answer?| South Dakota News Watch
Attorneys can go their entire career without any mandatory training or continuing education while other licensed occupations require annual or biennial training to remain on the job.| South Dakota News Watch
Cuts to federal education grants could cost South Dakota almost $26 million a year, nearly 11% of all federal education funding received by the state.| South Dakota News Watch
"We get the kids that fall through the cracks, and the mission is to take someone from poverty and give them an education and training."| South Dakota News Watch
A list of entities and programs that can assist in developing or obtaining housing as well as links to News Watch reporting on housing solutions.| South Dakota News Watch
A team effort, optimistic attitude and innovative leadership put Wall at the forefront of new efforts to develop housing and pave the way for economic and population growth in rural South Dakota.| South Dakota News Watch
Educators from around the world are working on temporary visas and helping alleviate teacher shortage in South Dakota, including rural areas.| South Dakota News Watch
"You have a home and your work or school, but you need a third place to go and experience things. And the library can be that place."| South Dakota News Watch
Inflation, an uncertain national economy and Canada comments from President Trump could add up to a soft year for tourism in South Dakota.| South Dakota News Watch
With new wind farms leading the way, South Dakota and its strong technical college system have put the state on the forefront of training needed energy workers.| South Dakota News Watch
The 3-year construction project on U.S. 385 through the Black Hills will result in traffic tie-ups but also a smoother, safer roadway.| South Dakota News Watch
A developing list on the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.| South Dakota News Watch
H20-50 is a citizen-led planning process: "Being involved in the community and helping shape the future for our family and our children, that's super important."| South Dakota News Watch
Despite being home to wide-open spaces and abundant sunshine, South Dakota ranks 47th in the nation for production of solar power.| South Dakota News Watch
