Civics and media series
The town halls, discussions and community gatherings are intended to increase civic engagement and help people be informed.
Fact brief: Does South Dakota lead the nation in cattle per capita?
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
Police videos in SD: Public pays costs but cannot see footage
As more states begin to provide public access to videos captured by law enforcement agencies, South Dakota continues to keep police body and dash cam videos hidden from the view of the public and media.
Some doubt property tax reform will come in 2026
Rising taxes weighs on South Dakota homeowners, with some being evicted from their homes for being delinquent on their payments. As the next legislative session looms, many hope for long-term tax reform.
Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the highest fertility rate in the nation?
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
Biotech: SD revs up for the future in a young, growing industry
State is 1 of 2 without an incentive program to create jobs in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, the military and other industries.
Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more
Industry leaders in the state are trying to make South Dakota a bigger part of a $3.2 trillion industry.