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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 hosts successful Energize conference in Platte
June 03, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful Energize conference in Platte with 150 attendees.
Director Karla Trautman retires after 37 years with SDSU Extension
May 27, 2025
For Karla Trautman, it has always been about the people. As she prepares to retire after 37 years with SDSU Extension, Trautman said that focus on people has remained constant.
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 welcomes new health/physical activity field specialist
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Erin Hallenbeck as its new health and physical activity field specialist.
SDSU Extension creative writing workshops continue in April
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension’s online creative writing workshops will continue in April, with a focus on obituary writing.
ND author, podcast host to keynote SDSU Extension Energize conference
March 07, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality is pleased to announce North Dakota businesswoman and rural advocate Rebecca Undem as the 2025 Energize conference keynote speaker.
Energize conference inspires small SD communities
January 17, 2025
Hosted in a different South Dakota town of 5,000 or fewer people each year, Energize is an opportunity for community and business leaders to gather, gain new perspectives and share ideas about revitalizing rural communities.
SDSU Extension offers virtual suicide prevention training
January 03, 2025
QPR is a 60-minute, evidence-based training that teaches three simple steps anyone can learn. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get people the help they need.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Community Vitality field specialist
December 31, 2024
As a Community Vitality field specialist, Kluin will support the well-being and sustainability of South Dakota’s communities through focused programs and discussions. She is based at the Sioux Falls Regional Center.