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South Dakota reaches new highs in COVID-19 hospitalizations, daily cases
Active cases also set record
Almost half of South Dakota's inmates have tested positive for COVID-19
More than 1,500 inmates among South Dakota's nine facilities have tested positive, and more than 1,100 of those cases are active.
Bridging the Gap: Local fund gets $150K donation
An injection of funding from a Sioux Falls bank will go to an effort to increase the number of local leaders from diverse backgrounds.
South Dakota shatters daily COVID-19 record with more than 1,100 cases; 9 deaths
South Dakota added more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time on Friday morning, along with nine more deaths, according to data released by the South Dakota Department of Health.
Editorial: Biggest constant during COVID-19 crisis has been lack of leadership
Time and again, we have urged state and city leaders to take stronger action as South Dakota's situation worsened.
How one Native American tribe in S.D. created its own wireless education network
A Native American tribe has developed a plan to provide computers and cost-effective, high-speed internet connections to all students and teachers.
S.D. House Speaker battles COVID-19: 'It's been the most devastating stuff I've ever had'
A high-ranking lawmaker in South Dakota had a case of COVID-19 that sent him to the emergency room twice this month.
South Dakota mayors ask citizens to do their part against COVID-19
The mayors said they "have come together to bring you a united message concerning the COVID pandemic in our state."
South Dakota once again has worst COVID-19 surge in country
South Dakota has retaken the top spot for most COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to the New York Times.
Tribe reports scramble for hospital beds in South Dakota
A small hospital serving the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has sent two coronavirus patients to an out-of-state hospital in recent days, the tribe's health department said.
Sioux Falls Christian students build teaching garden for hands-on learning
By letting students get involved in every step of the process, from construction to harvest, they can practice what they're learning in real time.
South Dakota surpasses 3,500 active COVID-19 cases, 6 more die
An additional 25 people were hospitalized, though the number of people in hospitals at one time stayed steady at 194.
South Dakota sees record new COVID-19 cases, active cases and hospitalizations Wednesday
Another 445 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Wednesday's report
Noem promises transparency in AG fatal crash investigation; few new details released
"We are adding an extra level of transparency and accountability that I think is necessary in this case," Noem told reporters.
Attorney general says he discovered body next day after returning to crash scene
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has released a statement addressing his role in a fatal crash last Saturday.
Documents: South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has history of speeding
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, who was involved in a fatal crash this weekend, has a history of speeding and other traffic violations, according to a background check.
OSHA fines Smithfield Foods for 'failing to protect employees' from coronavirus
OSHA has fined Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls for "failing to protect employees" from the coronavirus.
Study finds 260,000 COVID-19 cases likely tied to Sturgis Rally. South Dakota confirms 124.
Researchers used cell phone data to get case estimates.
Animal care specialists bring life to Butterfly House and Aquarium
Employees' jobs at the Butterfly House and Aquarium were more important than ever during the COVID-19 shutdown.
COVID-19 cases at South Dakota colleges spike by hundreds, state data reveals
More than 300 positive active cases exist at South Dakota's six public universities, and more than 1,000 people are in isolation or quarantine.