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HSA column: Risks of kratom use

By Dodi Haug with the Human Service Agency 07/13/2026

As kratom becomes more common in vape shops, smoke shops, and even some convenience stores, many people assume it must…

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HSA receives $35,000 to combat opioid addiction

By JT Fey 05/27/2026

Codington County will provide $35,000 to assist Human Service Agency of Watertown in its effort to combat opioid addiction. Kari…

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HSA Column: Mental health chat

By Stephanie Kinnander, Human Service Agency 05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and you might be reading this thinking, “I’m doing just fine… do I really…

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HSA Column: Prevention starts with connection

By Dodi Haug with the Human Service Agency 04/11/2026

Spring is filled with milestones — proms, graduations, and celebrations that mark exciting transitions for young people. But alongside the…

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HSA column: Take down tobacco, a national day of action

By Kelli Rumpza, Human Service Agency 03/13/2026

Don’t be Fooled – Tobacco companies are aggressively marketing deadly and addictive products while raking in billions of dollars in…

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Reliabank awards more than $600,000 to local organizations in Eastern South Dakota

By Brandon Heim, Tucker Hermans 02/27/2026

Watertown’s Reliabank branch, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announced Thursday that Watertown area organizations will…

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HSA column: Reducing naloxone stigma

By Stephanie Kinnander, Human Service Agency 02/09/2026

The opioid crisis isn’t something happening “somewhere else.” It’s affecting families, friends, and neighbors in communities all across South Dakota….

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Law enforcement participates in mental health training

By Brandon Heim 01/31/2026

Local law enforcement officials participated in Crisis Intervention Training this week. The training was facilitated by Kari Johnston, executive direc……

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