Laura Johnson
ReporterLaura (she/her) is based at the Sioux Falls Studio and works as an intern for SDPB. She is a journalism/anthropology student at Augustana University.
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A state senator said she's not sharing her opinions ahead of a Senate trial in June on the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. -
Tomar Park in Sioux Falls started construction of a new tennis complex that will consist of twelve courts for the public to use. -
The South Dakotans Decide Healthcare coalition hosted a Zoom panel on Tuesday with religious leaders in South Dakota to discuss their support for Medicaid expansion. -
Electric cooperatives are restoring power after a winter weather system swept across North Dakota and parts of South Dakota over the weekend. -
The National Federation of Independent Business is urging South Dakota lawmakers to suspend the state gas tax. -
The governor’s office recognized this year’s economic growth at an annual conference last week. -
Sanford Research joins a study that will focus on the long-term effects of COVID-19. RECOVER is a program led by the National Institutes of Health and includes more than 30 research teams nationwide. -
South Dakota attorneys cannot keep up with the demand for their services. That’s prompted some state residents to represent themselves in court, especially for civil cases. But the pandemic has reduced the overall number of cases heard in court. -
The City of Sioux Falls wants local artists to paint storm drains that call attention to water quality in the Big Sioux River. The annual Downtown Storm Inlet Art Project raises awareness of pollution flowing into the river. -
The Washington Pavilion is installing new dinosaur exhibits. The science center received a grant from the David B. Jones Foundation which donates frequently to the Pavilion for various projects.
