A free skateboarding festival is coming to Pine Ridge and Sioux Falls next week.

The federal government has given nearly $27 million dollars to help with overdue maintenance at the Black Hills National Forests and other wilderness areas in the greater Rocky Mountain region.

Jeremiah Moreno is the lead singer for the Lakota drum group Stampede. His Leksi (uncle) Wilmer “Stampede” Mesteth and his Ciye (brother) Juan Mesteth have made their journey to the spirit world. Jeremiah commits himself to carry the Stampede drum name and preserving Lakota wisdom for the next generation. Featured performer at the 2022 South Dakota Arts Conference.

There are new gun safety laws in place, but South Dakota’s congressional delegation voted against the bill. It was the first significant piece of gun safety legislation in 30 years.

South Dakota families are struggling to find quality childcare. Affordable preschool opportunities are also in high demand. A new approach addresses this crisis with early learning communities throughout the state. The goal is to promote better access at the local level.