South Dakota News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Mar 2, 2026 - Highlights a virtual emergency mental health program in rural South Dakota. The program connects law enforcement responding to mental health crises with behavioral health clinicians and offers the person in crisis access to resources available in their community. Following successful implementation in South Dakota, Wyoming is piloting a similar program.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Feb 18, 2026 - Describes food insecurity in rural and tribal South Dakota and the community programs working to address it. Discusses the volunteer-led model that makes these programs successful.
Source: South Dakota News Watch
Feb 9, 2026 - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill protecting nurses who provide care in ambulances and another bill adding firefighters and law enforcement officers to the statutory definition of "ambulance operator." The bills will help improve the continuum of care in rural areas.
Source: South Dakota Searchlight
Feb 4, 2026 - Analyzes 211 call data to identify areas of need at the county level in South Dakota, including housing, food, and utility assistance. Highlights the work of 211 staff.
Source: South Dakota News Watch
Last Updated: 3/2/2026