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South Dakota Focus

South Dakota Focus

In-depth stories about the issues and events on South Dakotans' minds.

South Dakota Focus is a local public television program presented by SDPB

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2014 U.S. Senate Republican Primary Debate

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Special | 1h 24m 59s | 2014 U.S. Senate Republican Primary Debate (1h 24m 59s)

Boots on the Ground: The Moving Meridian

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Special | 4m 55s | As precipitation has increased, farmers say they’re struggling to stay in business. (4m 55s)

Medicaid Expansion

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Special | 57m | Experts discuss the state's plans for Medicaid expansion. (57m)

Addressing Elder Abuse & Neglect

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Special | 56m 29s | A conversation with members of the South Dakota Elder Abuse Task Force. (56m 29s)

Agriculture & Science

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Special | 57m 28s | Modern technology is changing the way farming is done throughout the state. (57m 28s)

Invasive Species

Special | 57m 14s | Guests discuss the damaging effects of invasive species in South Dakota (57m 14s)

Social Media Etiquette

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Special | 1h 1m 59s | A look at social media do's, dont's and impacts on people and businesses. (1h 1m 59s)

2015 Legislative Review

Special | 1h 1m 1s | Legislators discuss bills and issues that occurred during the 2015 legislative session (1h 1m 1s)

State of Education in South Dakota

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Special | 56m 52s | Guests discuss teacher shortages and education issues throughout the state (56m 52s)

2015 Legislative Preview

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Special | 57m 32s | On this episode of SD Focus, guests discuss what to expect in the 2015 legislative session (57m 32s)

2014 U.S. Senate Debate

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Special | 58m 3s | Candidates for the U.S. Senate discuss issues throughout the state and nation. (58m 3s)

2014 U.S. House of Representatives Debate

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Special | 58m 31s | Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives debate state issues for the 2014 election (58m 31s)

2014 Governor Debate

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Special | 57m 20s | Candidates for South Dakota Governor discuss issues throughout the state. (57m 20s)

Helping the Needy

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Special | 1h 2m 30s | Guests discuss charitable efforts that are trying to help the needy across the state. (1h 2m 30s)

Former Governors

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Special | 58m 18s | Former Governors (58m 18s)

Makers - Susan Wismer

Special | 6m 51s | Makers - Susan Wismer (6m 51s)

Makers - Peggy Gibson

Special | 5m 34s | Makers - Peggy Gibson (5m 34s)

Makers - Jean Hunhoff

Special | 5m 43s | Makers - Jean Hunhoff (5m 43s)

Makers - Deb Peters

Special | 5m 44s | Makers - Deb Peters (5m 44s)

Makers- Angie Buhl

Special | 5m 5s | Makers - Angie Buhl (5m 5s)

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