SD Republican gubernatorial runoff: How we got here
A timeline of how the state's first-ever gubernatorial runoff shaped up, from candidate announcements to underdog wins.
Big paydays result from $50M auction of SD T. rex skeleton
The high sales price for Gus the T. rex could stimulate greater interest in South Dakota's fossil hunting and dinosaur museum industries.
Fact brief: Is SD the only state with 35% election runoff rule?
Republicans Gov. Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden meet July 28 in the state's first runoff election.
7 things to know ahead of the SD gubernatorial runoff
Several factors are leading up to the historic election, including a year of campaigning, fights over property tax and negative advertisements.
Fact brief: Was Denny Sanford South Dakota’s only billionaire?
The philanthropist and businessman gave over $4 billion away over his lifetime. Sanford died at 90 on July 18.
Family's $150M lawsuit against US Marshals closed
Zander Zephier was killed in 2024 after law enforcement used pepper spray and entered the basement of his family's home on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.
New housing forms foundation of Canistota's revitalization
Driven by entrepreneurial residents, housing development has helped transform the southeast South Dakota town into a rural bedroom community for Sioux Falls and Mitchell.