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Let's talk about South Dakota's suicide rates

A guest column by Rep. Taylor Rehfeldt

May 23, 2023
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Suicides have a devastating impact on families and communities, especially in South Dakota. Together, we have the power to make a difference, to provide hope, and to save the lives of our children, neighbors, and loved ones.

Children should be full of dreams and possibilities, yet many feel despair and desperation. Recent data shows a 40 percent increase…

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