Stu Whitney

Tom Eiesland, who lives next door and worked the farm for more than 40 years, said the project will 'absolutely destroy the community.' The final story in a 3-part series.

"A prison, like a jail, is a necessary government function, and it must be located somewhere," a state circuit judge ruled. Part 2 of a 3-part series.

Perspectives from neighbors, policy analysts, law enforcement and governors show plenty of division surrounding South Dakota's plan to build a new prison in rural Lincoln County.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused refugee resettlement programs of receiving federal funds illegally, even though Congress approved the spending.

Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.

The founder of Sands Wall Systems went from nearly ruining his life to helping others, but the pain is still there. "He still feels shame about it," says his wife.

What to watch for as the state's 105 lawmakers convene in Pierre on Tuesday for the 100th session.