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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The city of Sioux Falls is hosting its annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup event on Saturday. At past cleanups, volunteers have removed thousands of pounds of trash from the river. -
A World War II bomber plane will tour South Dakota in May. The events are intended to promote education about the state’s historic ties to aviation. -
Avera Research Institute is partnering with over 30 other research teams across the country for a project called the RECOVER network. The project will study long-term effects of COVID-19. -
A South Dakota hockey team is qualified for a national championship tournament. The team has 20 players who are all 14 years old or younger. -
The Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead is celebrating a milestone: It’s treated 9 billion gallons of water since 2008. -
A bill designed to prevent the spread of zebra mussels died in the Legislature. The aquatic invasive species is infiltrating South Dakota waters. -
The Black Hills National Forest plans to remove white spruce for wildfire management. By cutting down white spruce, officials hope to allow other tree species to grow. -
Dialysis patients across the nation are feeling the effects of blood-cleaning solution shortages, including in South Dakota. -
A new community triage center in Sioux Falls delivered a progress report. -
There is a shortage of workers across the country in a number of professions. One example is in the judicial system. Court reporters keep record of court proceedings and provide administrative support to judges. But there are not enough candidates to fill vacant positions.
