The state of South Dakota media: Cuts, closures and new voices
Latest newspaper, radio and TV developments demonstrate the fast-pace of change in how people are informed.
Fact brief: Does South Dakota have a comparatively large population of cicadas?
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
From barn to table: How agritourism is reviving rural South Dakota
Tourism data from 2024 indicates that several counties in South Dakota had a spike in visitor spending, and most of those are rural.
Fact brief: Does South Dakota have some of the nation's best roads?
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
Lawmaker considers limiting new Black Hills water usage
Idea was prompted by USGS study that found some underground aquifers aren't recharging fast enough to keep up with growth.
Fact brief: Are South Dakota public schools among the lowest-funded in the nation?
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
State's median household income doubles, but rising costs a challenge
South Dakota's median household income more than doubled over the past two decades, from $37,618 in 2000 to an estimated $72,421 in 2023.