VERMILLION, S.D. (KTIV) - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) has announced it is reducing its workforce and discontinuing several of its programs.

According to SDPB, they are going to lay off 15 SDPB employees while leaving five open positions unfilled. This represents a 25% decrease in the organization’s workforce, with layoffs expected to take effect on Friday, Oct. 31.

“This is the hardest decision we’ve ever had to make,” said Julie Overgaard, Executive Director of SDPB. “Our staff is the heart of our mission. Every person affected by these reductions is making vital contributions to public broadcasting in South Dakota. These changes are in no way a reflection of their work, talent, or dedication—but rather the result of unprecedented and sudden losses to our funding.”

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