Latest News
See all
Fact brief: Can Gov. Larry Rhoden run again in 2030 if he wins election this fall?

Fact brief: Can Gov. Larry Rhoden run again in 2030 if he wins election this fall?

Rhoden was promoted to governor from lieutenant governor on Jan. 27, 2025 after Noem took DHS position.
Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

South Dakota media update

South Dakota media update

Guide: South Dakota news and information

Guide: South Dakota news and information

Drought adds to pastureland challenges

Drought adds to pastureland challenges

Daktronics part of NBA and SEC inquiry into team and player

Daktronics part of NBA and SEC inquiry into team and player

South Dakota Hall of Fame's location looms large for inductee

South Dakota Hall of Fame's location looms large for inductee

News/Investigations
See all

Drought adds to pastureland challenges

Daktronics part of NBA and SEC inquiry into team and player

Wells drying up at homes and ranches due to heat and drought

Explainers
See all

Explainer: Automatic license plate readers (Flock cameras)

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

3-wheeled cycles a hot ride in Sturgis even as hidden safety issue arises

Solutions
See all

Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

How donors in De Smet are bringing big projects to little town on the prairie

Solutions-based programs filling resource gaps in schools

Features
See all

South Dakota media update

South Dakota Hall of Fame's location looms large for inductee

2026 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees

Fact briefs
See all

Fact brief: Did any SD ballot issue pass by 60% in past 5 years?

Fact brief: Do SD voters become ‘inactive’ after not casting a ballot for 4 years?

Fact brief: Do people who make over $500K per year qualify for Affordable Care Act subsidies?

Guides
See all

Guide: South Dakota news and information

South Dakota voter guide

South Dakota crime reporting guide

You've successfully subscribed to South Dakota News Watch
Great! Next, complete checkout for full access to South Dakota News Watch
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Unable to sign you in. Please try again.
Success! Your account is fully activated, you now have access to all content.
Error! Stripe checkout failed.
Success! Your billing info is updated.
Error! Billing info update failed.