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The need for good mental health care is clear, but rural communities often have few resources to provide it. Jail cells serve as temporary safe places for suicidal individuals, and many who respond to suicidal intentions say they feel inadequately trained to deal with such situations. Read More »

Many others in rural Dakota communities have also come to the conclusion that playgrounds are key components of good living for their families—but they are also learning that the process for putting them in place is not that simple. Read More »

Three more newspapers are participating in the Dakotafire project, bringing our total to 14 newspapers in North and South Dakota. Read More »