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Hispanic population gains in rural counties spark South Dakota growth
September 11, 2023
South Dakota’s Hispanic population more than doubled over the past 12 years and now helps keep many small towns vibrant, a trend seen in other rural areas of the U.S., according to census data and experts.
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Tribe bans Dupree educators from reservation over child abuse allegations
September 04, 2023
Three employees have been unable to work at the school since the beginning of the new academic year in a district with high-need students and a poor track record of student achievement.
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South Dakota rejects federal food funding despite 25,000 children going hungry
August 20, 2023
The offices of Gov. Kristi Noem and South Dakota Department of Education told News Watch the state is not applying because summer meal programs are already offered and it’s too challenging to administer the program.
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South Dakota population on track to top 1 million by 2030 after ‘significant’ growth
June 21, 2023
A trend of surging domestic migration to South Dakota that began during the COVID-19 pandemic could put the state’s total population above 1 million residents as early as 2030.
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Long-held rural values at odds in South Dakota gun range debate
May 04, 2023
A two-year battle over a massive state-run gun range proposed for a site north of Rapid City has pitted ranchers who have worked the land for generations against a coalition of supporters that includes hunters and shooters, the state Game, Fish and Parks Department and Gov. Kristi Noem.
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Fatal train crash highlights lack of railroad crossing protections in South Dakota
April 18, 2023
Recent reporting by South Dakota News Watch has revealed a high level of secrecy maintained by railroad companies, which are not required to inform the public about what hazardous materials are being carried on rail cars, at what levels and in which locations.
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