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Registration now open for Purposeful Retirement online book club
August 22, 2025
Registration is open for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.
SDSU Extension hosts new Aging Mastery workshop for older adults
August 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new workshop in the Aging Mastery program for older adults.
SDSU Extension experts to attend 2025 Dakotafest
August 06, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2025 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.
SDSU Extension Heirlooms Wisdom Writing workshop available online for first time
July 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop is now available through a virtual platform for the first time.
SDSU Extension offering writing workshop in Spearfish
July 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is proud to announce it is partnering with Spearfish Senior Center to present the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop, a dynamic event that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.
SDSU Extension seeking applicants to host Annie’s Project
July 10, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is seeking applications from individuals or organizations that would like to host an Annie’s Project in their community.
Calling Annie’s Project alumni: SDSU Extension offering virtual suicide prevention training
June 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training called Question, Persuade, Refer for Annie’s Project alumni on July 30, 2025.
SDSU Extension to host Chronic Disease Awareness Day gatherings
June 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices Better Health – South Dakota will host an educational webinar and community gatherings at locations throughout the state on July 10, 2025, for Chronic Disease Awareness Day.
SDSU Extension welcomes new mental health field specialist
May 09, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Julie Brunskill Nelson as the new Mental Health Field Specialist.
Wisdom writing on the road again with SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Council
April 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council are proud to present the second Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Roadshow, a dynamic event series that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.
SDSU Extension hosts spring challenge to encourage physical activity
April 25, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a 2025 seasonal activity challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.
SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time
April 04, 2025
Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.
SDSU Extension launching Aging Mastery program for older adults
April 01, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the addition of a new offering for older adults, the Aging Mastery program.
Watertown entrepreneur wins SDSU Extension business plan contest
March 24, 2025
A Watertown woman won a South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality business plan contest with her compelling plan for a cancer support group.
SDSU Extension publishes study on ag cooperative impact in SD, ND and MN
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension has published a study on the economic impact of agricultural cooperatives in the Upper Midwest.