Oct 09 Watch 9:35 How Trump and trade factor into Heitkamp’s reelection battle By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford North Dakota is small in terms of population, but its Senate race this fall is attracting major attention. Incumbent Heidi Heitkamp, the only high-level Democratic official left in the state, faces a close contest with Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer, an… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 9:39 Even with Roe v. Wade intact, many states have aggressively restricted abortion access By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Emily Carpeaux Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court has many abortion rights advocates worried that the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision is in imminent peril. In many places the rollback of access is already steadily progressing. Amna Nawaz reports… Continue watching
May 14 South Dakota could be the first state to tweak ‘Marsy’s Law’ By James Nord, Associated Press South Dakota voters passed "Marsy's Law" in 2016, embracing constitutional amendments that give crime victims such rights as being notified of developments in their cases. Now, voters are being asked to support changes that cut down on unforeseen bureaucratic problems… Continue reading
Feb 08 South Dakota may ban gender identity instruction in public schools By James Nord, Associated Press The state would be the first in the nation to block instruction on gender identity or gender expression, and South Dakota's bill would cover public school students from kindergarten through seventh grade. Continue reading
Dec 30 Ethics measure approved to be on South Dakota’s 2018 ballot By James Nord, Associated Press Supporters of a constitutional amendment targeting government corruption have turned in enough valid signatures to put the ballot question before South Dakota voters in 2018. Continue reading
Nov 02 U.S. makes the American bison its official national mammal By Associated Press The American bison has been designated the national mammal of the U.S. during a ceremony at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. Continue reading
Oct 23 South Dakota voters have choices to reshape state government By James Nord, Associated Press A trio of ballot measures could radically reshape South Dakota politics. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 5:01 South Dakota town embraces new immigrants vital to meat industry By PBS News Hour As rural America sees its populations shrink, one town in South Dakota is embracing new communities, including Karen people, an ethnic minority from Myanmar. Home to Dakota Provisions - a turkey processing plant that produces 200 million pounds of turkey… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 9:38 How South Dakota is luring attorneys to remote areas By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo As more and more states struggle with declining rural populations, these areas are experiencing an acute challenge in hiring and retaining lawyers. PBS NewsHour Weekend correspondent Christopher Booker travels to South Dakota to find out about a state program that… Continue watching
Feb 29 Watch 3:22 South Dakota considers legislating transgender access to restrooms By PBS News Hour South Dakota would become the first state to restrict transgender students’ access to restrooms if Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs a controversial bill passed by the state Congress. The bill would require transgender students in public schools use only restrooms that… Continue watching