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Fact brief roundup: Governor debate

Fact brief roundup: Governor debate

A check of statements made during the Sept. 28 debate between Democrat Dan Ahlers and Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks

Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks

Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city

Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city

Brandon student to represent SD in National Civics Bee

Brandon student to represent SD in National Civics Bee

South Dakota voter guide

South Dakota voter guide

Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?

Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?

Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape

Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape

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Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks

Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city

Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape

Explainers
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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
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Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

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

Features
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In photos: 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

SD Humanities Council to host Festival of Books in October

South Dakota media update

Fact briefs
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Fact brief roundup: Governor debate

Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?

Fact brief: Do Independents and no-party voters outnumber Democrats in SD?

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South Dakota voter guide

Guide: South Dakota news and information

South Dakota crime reporting guide

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