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Labor shortage and COVID-19 costs causing crisis in long-term care industry in South Dakota

Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch Finding a safe, affordable and accessible nursing home or assisted-living center for sick or elderly South Dakotans has become...

Data reveal long decline in pheasants and hunting industry

Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch Pheasant hunting remains big business in South Dakota, but both the number of birds available to hunt and the hunters...

Successful opioid addiction treatment slow to catch on in South Dakota

Danielle Ferguson, South Dakota News Watch South Dakotans battling addiction to opioids are increasingly relying on medication-assisted treatments to overcome their cravings for the dangerous drugs...

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is strong among South Dakota youths

Danielle Ferguson, South Dakota News Watch Healthcare professionals say vaccinating young people against COVID-19 this summer is critical to reaching herd immunity against the virus and...

Frenzied housing market putting homeownership out of reach for some South Dakotans

Danielle Ferguson South Dakota News Watch Historically low interest rates, a rush of out-of-state homebuyers, limited inventory and higher construction prices for new homes have made...

Experts fear child abuse rose and was more severe in S.D. during COVID-19 pandemic

Danielle Ferguson South Dakota News Watch Child protection advocates are worried that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a spike in child-abuse cases in South Dakota and...
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