Grants and fundraising soften SDPB layoffs, but several local programs remain impacted

Private fundraising will help South Dakota Public Broadcasting save just under half of the employees originally selected for ...
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"The South Dakota Kid" Shane Van Boening

Shane Van Boening, or The South Dakota Kid, has been playing pool all of his life. From being a kid performing trick shots with his grandfather, to winning tournaments all over the world, Shane has ...
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Emergency Medical Services Part 1

Emergency medical services in South Dakota are at risk of shuttering, and lawmakers seek solutions. Emergency medical services in South Dakota and nationwide are at a crossroads. The financial model ...

PBS dominates educational TV for first graders as recent cuts threaten content: OSU study

A new analysis at Ohio State University found that PBS delivers three times more educational content than Nickelodeon, raising concerns about the impact of Congress’s $1.1 billion funding reduction.
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PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs

Rebecca Dore has conducted previous consulting work for PBS KIDS and engages with a PBS KIDS staff member who is a member of the advisory board for one of Dore's current federally funded grants. At ...