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Top South Dakota News Watch News

NOAA Braces for Steep Job Cuts

NOAA Braces for Steep Job Cuts

67% Center coverage: 12 sources

The reductions had left some of the nation's 122 local weather service forecast offices without round-the-clock staffing.See the Story

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools

Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools

49% Center coverage: 8 sources

The boards that oversee South Dakota’s 10 public colleges are drafting policies in accordance with a new state law that will allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus.See the Story

Calving goes high tech

Mitchell, South Dakota · Mitchell

Calving goes high tech

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

From breeding to birth: How South Dakota cattle producers use technology to lose fewer calves and get more sleep.See the Story

Was Kristi Noem against federal control of SD's National Guard during the Biden administration?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from South Dakota News WatchKristi Noem · Sioux Falls Read Article

Do SD lawyers need continuing education? Some say yes.

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from South Dakota News WatchEducation · Sioux Falls Read Article

Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

66% Center coverage: 168 sources

Faizan Zaki won the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, defeating eight other finalists and earning more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Scripps National Spelling Bee · United States See the Story

Is South Dakota Among the Most Vulnerable to Hail Damage?

Coverage: 2 sources

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls See the Story

Have South Dakota’s registered in-home day cares decreased over the past decade?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Yes.Since 2015, South Dakota has lost half of its in-home day cares, with around 350 registered with the state in 2024.The lack of staff has repeatedly plagued the child care industry. With an average hourly wage of $12.67, child care providers are among the lowest wage-earners in South Dakota. The state does not require in-home day cares with fewer than 13 children to register unless they receive government funding. It’s unknown how many unreg…Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

News Watch Adds Reporter for Rural and Native American Stories

100% Left coverage: 3 sources

South Dakota News Watch is adding a full-time reporter who will focus on rural and Native American communities across the state as a Report for America corps member. Molly Wetsch was born and raised in South Dakota. Her family comes from farming towns and the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, so she understands the issues that are unique to both communities. Wetsch previously served as an editorial intern for Forbes in New York City, working on…Native American See the Story

Renewable Energy Industry Powers New Job Growth in South Dakota

Coverage: 2 sources

While workforce shortages plague many industries and employers in the Rushmore State, great opportunities abound for skilled workers to build, operate and maintain renewable energy facilities, including at wind farms.Wind Power · Mitchell See the Story

Has South Dakota set a goal for reducing water pollution in the state’s rivers and streams?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

No.South Dakota’s Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has not set specific targets for reducing water pollution in the state’s streams and rivers.More than three-quarters (78%) of the stream-miles tested in South Dakota were found to be unhealthy for aquatic life, swimming and other beneficial uses, according to the department’s 2024 surface water quality report. Surface water is public property in South Dakota, not the property of l…Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls Read Article

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