Homelessness | Unhoused

The state Housing Authority is conducting the Point-In-Time, or PIT, Survey just after the new year. The goal is to get the most accurate tally of South Dakota’s unhoused population.

Nearly 1 in 4 people in Huron, South Dakota, are below the federal poverty line according to the Huron Salvation Army.

The arrival of wintry temperatures serve as a reminder that unhoused populations need potentially life-saving support.

The Midwest Street Medicine team is working to fill some of the gaps in medical and addiction services by meeting the most vulnerable people where they are.

The Sioux Falls City Council is advancing an ordinance addressing encampments and dwellings in public places such as parks. While the ordinance is still met with opposition, a heavily amended version is creating a clearer path forward.

The City of Sioux Falls is looking into implementing an ordinance that addresses dwellings in public places and areas not intended for habitation.

Rapid City’s mayor says the city could have communicated better with groups that serve meals to homeless people before building a fence around the area those meals are served.

A bussing program raised eyebrows in Pennington County, however officials are updating wording in that proposal following pushback from the public.

Sioux Falls officials address citizen concern over homelessness issues in the city.

Journalist Patrick Lalley shares his recent reporting on panhandling in Sioux Falls. Plus, he discusses what's next for local families as another day care closes its doors.