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FAITH, S.D. – “The Biggest Party on the Prairie” is in full swing. For 113 years, the Faith Stock Show & Rodeo that runs through August 13th, has been bringing fun and fellowship to friends, neighbors and visitors. “No other rodeo or gathering has happened every year in South Dakota Faith always has. Even during […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – With school out for the year, Feeding South Dakota is helping keep children fed over the summer weekends through its backpack program. Each backpack contains ingredients for easy-to-prepare meals, such as granola bars, oatmeal, canned soup, fruit cups and more. Families can receive one backpack per child once a week at […]
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Thousands of schoolchildren across South Dakota are facing new barriers to getting proper nutrition at school due to the end of a pandemic-era federal program that provided free meals to all students regardless of parental income. Parents in South Dakota, meanwhile, are facing new financial challenges as they try to pay […]
Listen to interview with Jenny Voight ON DEMAND STURGIS, SD – From turtle races and lego building championships to livestock showmanship and 4-H and open exhibits, the Meade County Fair offers a wide variety of events and vendors over its two-day run, says 4-H advisor Jenny Voight. Set for Friday and Saturday July 29 & […]
PIERRE, SD – Compared to other Great Plains states, South Dakota is off to a slow start in getting children ages 5-11 vaccinated against the coronavirus. With child vaccines available for nearly a month, so far only about one in 20 eligible South Dakota children aged 5-11 has received a dose of the vaccine against […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Health officials in South Dakota say they’re prepared to handle the vaccination of the state’s young people as federal regulators weigh the safety and effectiveness of giving COVID-19 shots to children ages 5 to 11. The White House detailed plans Wednesday for the Pfizer shot to be given to elementary […]