Improved center to address critical health care workforce needs South Dakota State University, Black Hills State University and Monument Health celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded nursing facility at BHSU-Rapid City on Sept. 30.

Almost a year ago, ranchers filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleging the agency’s final rule that mandated the use of electronic identification (EID) eartags for certain adult cattle moved in interstate commerce was unlawful. The ranchers were represented by Kara Rollins, litigation counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA).

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is excited to announce the return of Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds for the 2025-2026 school year. “Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds provide high school and middle school students across the state with hands-on experiences and insights into a variety of healthcare careers, allowing them to explore future professions in medicine, nursing, emergency services, and more,” said Department of Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt.

M Physical touch is a fundamental human need that plays a vital role in emotional, mental, and physical well-being. From a reassuring hug to a simple pat on the back, touch has the power to comfort, heal, and connect us.

Tariffs, an international trade war and other market conditions are creating great volatility across the South Dakota agricultural industry, with West River ranchers celebrating record prices and some East River soybean and corn farmers facing potential financial disaster.

Rose Wah came to the U.S. at the age of 8 to join her father who had immigrated to Sioux Falls from the West African country of Liberia.