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Ready to Run Coming to South Dakota

Ready to Run Coming to South Dakota

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The University of South Dakota Social Work Master’s program is working with the Rutgers Center for American Women in Politics to bring “Ready to Run” to the state.
Program Director Brooke Blaalid says there are a couple of tracks available……

Blaalid says there are some roadblocks for women taking part in pollitcs…..

Blaalid says it is important for all people to get involved in their local governments…..

The “Ready to Run” conference will be held April 13 & 14 at the Downtown Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls.

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