BREAKING NEWS: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reports first case of COVID-19

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The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has reported its first positive case of COVID-19. The person who is infected is currently hospitalized at the Cheyenne River Health Center (IHS) in Eagle Butte. The case is travel-related and the patient was infected when visiting Pierre, said CRST Chairman Harold Frazier. “Avoid these hot spots,” said Chairman Frazier in a video he posted […]

ACLU seeks records from Gov. Noem, Trump Administration, and Dept. of Corrections on COVID-19 impacts on prison population

On Wednesday, April 29, the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota filed a public records requests with Gov. Kristi Noem, the South Dakota Department of Corrections, and the Trump administration seeking information on what the Bureau of Prisons, the Governor, and the Departments of Corrections knew about the potential impacts of COVID-19 on their prisons and the communities surrounding […]

Rancher sentenced for killing bald eagles on Standing Rock Sioux Reservation

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Flasher, North Dakota, man convicted of Unlawful Taking of Bald Eagles, Unlawful Taking of Migratory Birds, and Unlawful Use of Restricted Use Pesticide was sentenced on April 2, 2020, by U.S. Magistrate Judge William D. Gerdes. David Alan Meyer, age 58, was ordered to pay a total of $58,800 in restitution, $9,800 […]

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Planning for COVID-19: Single parents


Every single parent dreads the thought of what would happen if they were to become incapacitated, and this concern is magnified with the coronavirus pandemic. Planning is key to helping single parents prepare for uncertain days. Here, we take a look at steps to help families organize and plan. Single parents should always have a family emergency plan with these questions in […]

Need for food skyrocketing among poor or unemployed South Dakota residents during pandemic



Demand for food assistance among needy South Dakota residents has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and donations of food and the volunteers needed to help distribute it are becoming harder to find. So far, the food collection and delivery systems in South Dakota have kept up and most families are getting the food they need. But in early April, the […]

How to wear cloth face coverings

In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where it can be difficult to maintain social distancing measures. That means people are advised to wear cloth face coverings while shopping for groceries or in any other settings where it might be difficult […]

Make the CARES Act part of your financial plan


For many Americans, the current state of the economy is creating real financial challenges and concerns. However, the federal government’s recently enacted CARES Act is intended to provide some financial relief to families and business owners who may be struggling to manage their finances, using cash disbursements, expanded unemployment benefits, and different loans and tax credits. In addition to reading […]

Unemployed due to Coronavirus?


Self-quarantines and stay-at-home orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are having an impact on employment right now, and that may continue for some time. During this period of uncertainty, finding ways to pay bills or keep medical benefits are top concerns for many. Here are some tips from Janine Nowatzky, managing director of Inside Rx. What is unemployment […]

LSS provides telehealth behavioral health counseling: Mental health clients financially impacted by COVID-19 can receive help

Times of uncertainty can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS), a statewide agency serving communities over the last century, has seen its behavioral health counseling services become a vital need now more than ever due to the impact of the pandemic. The agency has initiated a program to assist South Dakotans […]