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Stu Whitney

Stu Whitney

Investigative reporter Stu Whitney graduated from Michigan State University and worked at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader before publishing "The Covid Chronicles" in 2021. He joined News Watch in 2022.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem dressed as an electrician in a "Freedom Works Here" campaign ad.

'Freedom' not enough to fill South Dakota jobs: Local business leaders say there are hurdles with campaign

Economic development groups helped fund Gov. Noem's 'Freedom Works Here' campaign. They're also doing the heavy lifting of recruiting workers to the state.

Minnehaha County Courthouse

Petition-gathering group reaches settlement with Minnehaha County

"We're pleased that our First Amendment right to circulate these petitions, which was threatened with this policy, is no longer being threatened."

As South Dakota veteran population declines, honor guards carry on

As South Dakota veteran population declines, honor guards carry on

South Dakota's veteran population has declined 20% since 2010, and finding veterans to participate in honor guard ceremonies is getting more difficult. “I feel like we need to continue to have these remembrances.”

Rick Weible is shown speaking to a County of Board of Commissioners in Minnesota in 2022. He is holding up a piece of pap

Former small-town Minnesota mayor is behind the rise of electoral activism in South Dakota. He's just getting started.

Other South Dakota conservatives aren't convinced there's a problem: “I called these people and they assured me they were not dead.”

'Hope Squads' empower students to tackle suicide prevention

'Hope Squads' empower students to tackle suicide prevention

“It’s OK to not be able to fix everything. Sometimes you need to get other people to help.”

Dusty Johnson and family celebrate winning the 2022 election for U.S. House from South Dakota

Dusty Johnson went from SD Republican boy wonder to the US House. Is he tough enough to be the next governor?

Dusty Johnson has risen from a fresh face on the PUC and chief of staff for Gov. Dennis Daugaard to South Dakota's U.S. House Representative. Could a run for governor be next?

Illustration showing falling housing prices

Sharp drop in building permits points to stagnation in South Dakota housing market

South Dakota’s housing market is showing signs of stagnation, with a sharp dip in building permits revealing a reluctance of potential buyers to construct new homes.