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
My young patient sadly accepted that she couldn’t watch her favorite show because her family had to cancel their streaming subscriptions. Her mother confided that The post How the pediatric workforce shortage places rural kids at risk in a changing healthcare landscape appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.| Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network
Rural areas rely more on manufacturing than cities do, yet they lag behind in global trade. A study from Penn State explores why, identifying innovation capacity—the concentration of workers in inventive jobs and the exchange of ideas across industries—as the key factor. The findings raise questions about whether current federal policies can narrow the rural-urban […]| The Horizons Tracker
Britain’s oldest brick tower windmill which sits in the middle of a housing development is still operating, more than 250 years after it was first built. Located in Holgate, a suburb of York, the walled city in northeast England, the Holgate Windmill has been working since 1770 after being built by George Waud, from Selby, […] The post Britain’s Oldest Working Brick Windmill Still Spinning After 250 Years–Grinding Grain Into Flour appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
In a new poll from First Five Years Fund, Rural Americans say money is tight, and child care is a significant part of that burden. The survey shows that the … The post POLLING: Rural Voters on Child Care and Head Start appeared first on First Five Years Fund.| First Five Years Fund
Advocates for the digital monitoring tools say they help save lives. Experts warn that the programs have a higher tendency to flag content from certain groups of students, and that more is needed to address youth mental health concerns. The post Some Missouri schools use AI, digital tools to prevent suicides. What does that mean for student privacy? appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Amid expanding food deserts and soaring prices, investments in rural Kansas are keeping small grocery stores afloat. The post Can grocery stores keep rural Kansas communities vibrant? appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
'We are the first organization where they’ve been able to be themselves.' The post A Stage for Everyone: Rise Up Arts Alliance builds safe space in rural Ohio appeared first on The Buckeye Flame.| The Buckeye Flame
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
One army Veteran serves his Veterans in rural areas by ensuring they get to their appointments on time.| VA News
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
Tourism data from 2024 indicates that several counties in the state had a spike in visitor spending, and most of those are rural.| South Dakota News Watch
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.| South Dakota News Watch
Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public stations run by tribes after federal cuts.| South Dakota News Watch
“There's this amazing resurgence of cowboy and Western films, right? But have you seen any of them that are told through the voices of women?"| South Dakota News Watch
A new movie supposedly set in the state shows desert vistas and Southwestern-style buildings because it was shot in New Mexico.| South Dakota News Watch
From 'Dances With Wolves' to 'National Treasure,' these notable movies were filmed in South Dakota.| 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
By the end of 2026, South Dakota residents from the far corners of the Black Hills to the southeastern tip of the state could be sharing an energy provider.| South Dakota News Watch
Article Summary President Trump’s domestic policy bill contains massive cuts in federal Medicaid spending over the next 10 years. One| Capitol News Illinois
Tom Eiesland, who lives next door and worked the farm for more than 40 years, said the project will 'absolutely destroy the community.' The final story in a 3-part series.| South Dakota News Watch
While formally, family law across Ontario is the same, there are significant practical differences for women living in rural and remote communities. We have a… The post Managing family law issues in rural & remote communities appeared first on Family Court & Beyond.| Family Court & Beyond
“The Final Girl” from LAKE SONG by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne, recommended by Daphne Kalotay| Electric Literature
A new visitor to Channel-Port aux Basques, nestled between sea and mountains on Newfoundland’s southwestern tip, would probably never notice that post-tropical storm Fiona blew through here on Sept. 24, 2022. In the years since, some areas of this town of about 3,500 people have simply been erased — either the homes were swept out […] Read More Channel-Port aux Basques: Looking Toward a Post-Fiona Future| Research Studies – IRPP
Gerry Higgins shares insights from Sabah, where rural social enterprises are creating lasting impact ahead of the 2025 Rural Gathering.| SEWF
Golden LEAF Schools are a five-year $25 million initiative to improve school performance with a focus on math and career development.| EdNC
Scott Hamilton, president and CEO of the Golden LEAF Foundation, outline the long-term goals of the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative.| EdNC
Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.| South Dakota News Watch
Deadly flash floods from Tropical Storms Fred and Helene struck parts of Haywood County, NC. New siren system offers early warning.| Carolina Public Press
A remote Queensland GP says he is quitting for the sake of his mental health as he struggles to find someone to take over.| www.abc.net.au
Research shows online resources and community have a positive effect on the mental health of many LGBTQ+ rural teens.| EdNC
America’s farmers are experts at working with what they have. But when it comes to transportation, even the best farmers cannot work around a broken system. Roads, bridges, railways, and […] The post Keep Fertilizer Moving: Why America’s Food Supply Depends on Long-Term Transportation Investment appeared first on The Fertilizer Institute.| The Fertilizer Institute
The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Public TV and radio outlets in NC face layoffs and other emergency measures. Damage to media infrastructure could end some programming.| Carolina Public Press
A free online course is making it easier for educators, forestry and conservation professionals, and sustainability leaders to help strengthen community connections to trees and …| Project Learning Tree
Cette Note de la Colline porte précisément sur les définitions de « urbain », « rural » et de « l’éloignement » selon Statistique Canada. Une compréhension claire de ces définitions et classifications statistiques est essentielle pour cerner les populations ciblées par les initiatives et politiques gouvernementales pertinentes. Ce document comprend également diverses cartes illustrant les différences entre ces définitions.| Notes de la Colline
This HillNote focuses specifically on the definitions of “urban,” “rural” and “remoteness” according to Statistics Canada. A clear understanding of these statistical definitions and classifications is crucial to identifying the target populations for relevant government initiatives and policies. This paper also features various maps to illustrate the differences between these definitions.| HillNotes
by Don Sapatkin, MindSite News For rural LGBTQ+ youth, high rates of depression, low community support – but also high levels of pride Continuing its efforts to end any special treatment for minority populations, the Trump administration will stop providing targeted services for LGBTQ+ youth on the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on July 17. Although anyone in crisis can call or text 988 and be connected to a trained counselor, the line now connects high risk groups like veterans (...| The Montpelier Bridge
"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
Yellowknife's story of resilience through mining cycles, policy shifts, and efforts to build a more balanced, sustainable northern economy.| IRPP
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.| South Dakota News Watch
Canada stands at a critical economic crossroads. From the urgent transition to net-zero emissions, to the pursuit of secure supply chains in critical minerals and energy technologies, to addressing a national productivity crisis, the opportunities for transformation are vast — but remain unevenly distributed. Much of the country’s innovation policy infrastructure remains concentrated in major […]| IRPP
A small North Carolina town that was devastated by Hurricane Helene calls on leaders to help them rebuild their community.| EdNC
Laurie discusses her book The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View On Our Culture Wars with Clark, especially on the issue of poverty.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
Effects at the National Weather Service offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include unfilled jobs and fewer weather balloons.| South Dakota News Watch
At the head of the Douglas Channel, on British Columbia’s northwest coast, lie the ancestral lands of the Haisla people. Land, water and fishing have long been central to their way of life. The arrival of European settlers ushered in a period of disease, oppression and discrimination from which the Haisla people are still recovering. […]| IRPP
Rural regions across the globe can become vibrant hubs, drawing global investment and economic growth opportunities, but they need high-speed internet.| ResearchFDI
The winding 300-kilometre Cabot Trail that loops around the rugged coastline of the northern tip of Cape Breton Island offers views of rolling green hills, steep cliffs and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Originally know as Unama’ki by the Mi’kmaq, the island has seen significant turmoil over the years as the industries on […]| IRPP
State Power to Protect our Farmers, Food, and Rural Communities. By: Kendra Kimbirauskas The agricultural community has long been the backbone of our economy, but recent Trump administration policy decisions have placed unprecedented strain on farmers and rural communities across the country. In light of these actions—particularly the use of executive orders and the systematic […]| State Innovation Exchange
New Series: Federal Rapid Response Strategy Sessions In light of the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration—particularly the use of executive orders and the systematic dismantling of federal agencies—state legislators must be well-informed about the direct and indirect impacts on their states and how to respond. These actions often leave gaps in policies, create new […]| State Innovation Exchange
"What happened here? What changed in South Dakota politics when a Hand County farmer ends up as chair of the GOP?"| South Dakota News Watch
Uncertainty surrounding American trade policies could rattle an already fragile agricultural outlook.| South Dakota News Watch
«Queremos que la gente sepa a dónde va su dinero cuando reserva una experiencia, que comprendan que al elegir Vamos Rural están apoyando a pequeños emprendedores y fomentando el desarrollo de las comunidades rurales«. – José Manuel Colsa, Fundador Vamos Rural Camila González 7/03/25 En los últimos años, las plataformas digitales han transformado la manera […]| Fundación Cellnex
Rural areas face population decline, straining local services. Regional centres can enhance service efficiency, but many still decline. Emphasising accessible services, digital solutions, and improved transport can help maintain community vitality amid demographic changes.Continue reading| COGITO
Editor’s Note (February 13, 2025): In early 2025, Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s minister responsible for SaskPower, said the province intends to refurbish its coal-fired power stations, including Estevan’s Boundary Dam and Shand power stations, and keep them operating beyond 2030. This is despite federal government regulations that require the phaseout of coal-fired electricity without carbon-capture technology […]| IRPP
NEW VIDEO: SiX's Agriculture and Food Systems Program Our rural, agriculture, and food systems programming is a cornerstone of the work that we do here at SiX. In this new video, Kendra Kimbirauskas, senior director of agriculture & food systems talks about the importance of this work and why state legislators have the opportunity to […]| State Innovation Exchange
Middle-Out Economics: Communicating Policies The Empower Workers SiX and the Rural Democracy Initiative co-sponsored a webinar on new polling from the Winning Jobs Narrative Project, a working people-centered narrative architecture for talking about jobs, work, and the economy that resonates across race, geography, and issues. Following an ambitious research agenda, the Winning Jobs Narrative team […]| State Innovation Exchange
The consulting-firm founder talks to Michael E. Hartmann about rural philanthropy in America—its size and scope, its nature, and the benefits of and challenges to doing it well.| the Giving Review
On anniversary of 2022 flood, Beshear dedicates new homes on higher ground in Eastern Kentucky communities.| Kentucky Lantern
Apart from a brief stint with the Transportation Security Administration, Dr. Ron Anthony has dedicated his professional career to education, first as a teacher and then working his way into…| NC Rural Center
A mentoring program’s flexible approach works to increase college-going among rural students.| Open Campus
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
The high cost of health care has caused nearly 1 in 10 South Dakota residents to skip necessary medical care, according to KFF.| South Dakota News Watch
Community knowledge, connection and stewardship of a place go hand-in-hand. Listening and building connection is critical not just for the place but also for a sustainable planet I had never heard of a fasal chakra. Nor a village engineer. Neither about halma, swaraj shala and gram swabhiman diwar. And the most counter-intuitive and rational-defying thing […] The post What do coconuts have to do with engineers and wells? appeared first on Rainmatter Foundation Blog.| Rainmatter Foundation Blog
Federal money slated to improve 200 water and sewer systems across the state but must be spent: 'An investment in our future.'| South Dakota News Watch
A $73 million project to rebuild 15 miles of U.S. 385 will cause major disruptions to tourism in the Black Hills the next two years.| South Dakota News Watch
In 2020 I had the lofty goal of posting something new to the blog each month — and while I started out strong in January and February… for obvious global-pandemic-related reasons that p…| Rebecca M. Bender, PhD
Somehow I only managed to write 4 blog posts in 2019; and with all the “end-of-the-year” reflections and round-ups going around, I started to feel like I hadn’t really accomplishe…| Rebecca M. Bender, PhD
