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A total of $3.7 million in federal grant money was awarded to 13 communities, who will use the funds to find collaborative, innovative solutions to address child care needs across South Dakota

It’s been over six months since two in-home child care providers closed in Highmore. The town of over 600 in central South Dakota has a few other in-home providers, but

It’s been over six months since two in-home child care providers closed in Highmore. The town of over 600 in central South Dakota has a few other in-home providers, but all are full and have waitlists months out. If a family wanted to move to the town — about an hour’s drive east of Pierre […] The post ‘We can’t exist without child care’: Rural towns use state funding to open local centers appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.

Tucked on the northeastern edge of South Dakota, the Big Stone Pumpkin Patch draws thousands of people each year to pick their own pumpkin, enjoy a hayride and learn about rural life. As the business…