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March Madness is More Than Basketball. It's a Race to the Finish in Pierre.

The calendar has turned to March, which means basketball, the return of Daylight Savings Time (reminder: turn your clocks ahead an hour this weekend!) and the end of the 100th Legislative Session.

Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 South Dakotans Age 45+ Are Caregivers

Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.

Jacque Sly Named South Dakota Andrus Award Winner

AARP South Dakota hosted volunteers from across the state in Pierre January 27-28 for their annual Volunteer Summit and Lobby Day at the Capitol.

Getting Help After A Scam

Dealing with fraud in the aftermath can be scary.

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Valuing the Invaluable: Family Caregivers Play an Essential Role

By Mary Michaels, APR 3, 2023

The unpaid care provided by the 80,000 family caregivers in South Dakota is valued at nearly $1.4 billion.

The Nationwide Impact of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street

In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.

Stay Up to Date With AARP South Dakota on Instagram

By AARP Bulletin, APR 1, 2023

Check out AARP South Dakota’s new Instagram account—instagram.com/aarpsd—for the latest ways its staff and dedicated volunteers are working to improve the lives of all South Dakotans.

Summer to Bring Plenty of Outdoor Entertainment

By AARP Bulletin, APR 1, 2023

Spring might have just started, but AARP is already gearing up for summer in Sioux Falls with a variety of outdoor events planned.

That's a Wrap! 2023 Legislature Has Come to a Close.

By Erik Nelson, MAR 28, 2023

Update from the 2023 South Dakota Legislative Session

Session Countdown Has Begun

By Erik Nelson, MAR 2, 2023

Week 8 Legislative Update

Get Active by Joining the 605K Challenge

By AARP Bulletin, MAR 1, 2023

Embrace the outdoors and an active lifestyle by joining the third annual 605K Challenge—named for the state’s lone area code and for the approximate distance across the state in kilometers from east to west.