Referred pipeline law puts company's permit quest in limbo
The permit process and ballot referral highlight the emergence of carbon pipelines and landowner rights as political flashpoints in South Dakota.
Stu Whitney
Anti-abortion group appeals judge's ruling to South Dakota Supreme Court
The group’s push for an expedited timetable is based on the Aug. 13 deadline for the Secretary of State to certify ballot questions to county auditors for ballots to be printed.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to keep South Dakota abortion measure from ballot
The judge questioned why the South Dakota Secretary of State wasn’t named in the lawsuit, calling the complaint against Dakotans for Health "a collateral attack.”
South Dakota clashes with Minnesota on clean energy, coal plant closures
As gas and electric companies transition away from fossil fuels, South Dakota officials stress reliability of resources in extreme weather.
Hand counting errors muddle post-election audit in McPherson County
Debate over counting votes by hand or machine finds a proving ground in McPherson County, on the state’s northeast edge bordering North Dakota.
Lawsuit over abortion amendment challenged in federal court
Court fight comes after statewide poll showed majority support among South Dakotans for Constitutional Amendment G on Nov. 5 ballot.
Poll: Most South Dakota voters oppose recreational marijuana measure
The rate of opposition is consistent with a similar measure’s defeat in the 2022 election. But the level of support has dropped.