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Despite controversy, ‘alienation of affection’ cases still filed in S.D.
South Dakota is one of seven states that retain the civil action allowing a person to seek financial damages over a marriage breakup. Legal and legislative communities have long debated the appropriateness of resolving relationship disputes in this fashion. Supporters say it's a way to compensate for a loss and allow healing.
Contribute to S.D. News Watch by Dec. 31 and double your donation
Livestock theft and prevention now high-tech endeavors in S.D.
Work camps, traffic concern residents along Keystone XL route
S.D. counties on hook for Keystone XL protest costs

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  1. Despite controversy, ‘alienation of affection’ cases still filed in S.D.
    South Dakota is one of seven states that retain the civil action allowing a person to seek financial damages over a marriage breakup. Legal and legislative communities have long debated the appropriateness of resolving relationship disputes in this fashion. Supporters say it's a way to compensate for a loss and allow healing.
  2. County auditors focus on preventing hackers, ensuring election security
    Paper ballots provide safeguard against election interference, officials say. But county auditors remain vigilant against hackers targeting electronic voter lists, election data.
  3. Coveted Independent voters may choose next S.D. governor
    The number of Independent or No Party Affiliation voter registrations in South Dakota has grown nearly 70 percent since 2006. Candidates are scrambling to attract this growing and influential voting bloc.
  4. Contribute to S.D. News Watch by Dec. 31 and double your donation
    South Dakota News Watch has been chosen to receive matching funding through the national NewsMatch program. A South Dakota philanthropist has added additional funding, so your donation of $1 to $5,000 will be matched up to $50,000. Donate now and help us keep telling important stories.
  5. Work camps, traffic concern residents along Keystone XL route
    Camps to house up to 1,400 Keystone XL Pipeline workers will open in rural South Dakota soon. The influx of population worries some officials in neighboring small communities. But the pipeline expansion also will contribute significant money to counties, cities and businesses along the route.
  6. S.D. counties on hook for Keystone XL protest costs
    State law could force counties in pipeline route to pay a large share of any protest costs before the state would help. Some counties' bills could reach as high as several million dollars, leading one official to say a significant protest could 'bankrupt' small counties.
  7. Livestock theft and prevention now high-tech endeavors in S.D.
    Thieves use online mapping, Internet sales sites to steal cattle, sheep and hogs. Law enforcement officials turn to surveillance video and DNA testing to solve the crimes.
  8. Behind prison walls: Women serve time in quiet, controlled setting
    Corrections officials say the atmosphere at the Women's Prison in Pierre is more relaxed than at the men's prisons. Eighty-five percent of the inmates are sentenced for non-violent crimes, usually drug-related offenses. The average stay is about eight months.
  9. Meth epidemic, strict laws fuel dramatic growth in female inmate numbers
    The number of women in prison in South Dakota has grown 35 percent over the past five years. Most are serving sentences for drug crimes and some say addiction treatment rather than incarceration would be more effective in changing behaviors.
  10. Small S.D. towns struggle to repair and replace crumbling streets
    Deteriorating streets can hurt economic growth and thwart population growth. But there are few funding options available for small communities hoping to maintain quality roadways.
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