In South Dakota, public media endures a year after federal funding was wiped out

In South Dakota, the public media network is grappling with the aftermath of losing federal funding a year ago when President Trump signed a law to end such support. The network has had to scramble to find alternative funding sources, leading to a significant restructuring that has affected programming and staffing. This situation highlights the broader challenges faced by public media nationwide, emphasizing the importance of diverse funding to maintain independent journalism and public service. The resilience and adaptability of the South Dakota network offer lessons for other public media outlets dealing with similar funding cuts.