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Poll: Sen. Rounds leads challenger Bengs 56-37%

Poll: Sen. Rounds leads challenger Bengs 56-37%

Race includes second-time Senate hopeful Independent Brian Bengs challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, who's seeking his third term.
Republicans for top state offices out-raise opponents

Republicans for top state offices out-raise opponents

Poll: Jackley leads Gronli 60-32% for US House

Poll: Jackley leads Gronli 60-32% for US House

Individual donations fund Democratic candidates

Individual donations fund Democratic candidates

South Dakota voter guide

South Dakota voter guide

Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%

Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%

Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton

Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton

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Republicans for top state offices out-raise opponents

Poll: Jackley leads Gronli 60-32% for US House

Individual donations fund Democratic candidates

Explainers
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Explainer: What to know about the 2026 South Dakota pheasant hunting season

Explainer: Automatic license plate readers (Flock cameras)

Explainer: What conditional use permits are, why Crooks residents sued

Solutions
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After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

Features
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National Civics Bee winners - and how to get involved next year

Ticket sales up at SD's 2 professional symphony orchestras

Spirit of Dakota Award marks 40 years of recognizing women

Fact briefs
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Fact brief: Is the measles vaccination rate decreasing in SD?

Fact brief roundup: US House debate

Fact Brief: Can political ads use images of journalists without permission?

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South Dakota voter guide

Guide: South Dakota news and information

South Dakota crime reporting guide

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