Government and Politics

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Dusty Johnson, now a SD gov candidate, shares his priorities

The Pierre native vows to be a uniter and hunt for "the next big thing" to drive the state economy.

Rapid City diving into the sports complex game

From fields of grass to fields of dreams: First $50 million project would provide indoor space for basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track and sports performance.

What concealed carry on campus means for South Dakota schools

A new law that will be in effect for the upcoming school year allows students and faculty to lawfully conceal carry firearms and weapons on public campuses.

Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in SD

Effects at the National Weather Service offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include unfilled jobs and fewer weather balloons.

Humanities projects take hit from DOGE federal cuts

Norwegian American Historical Association lost $300,000 history grant but will try to forge ahead with project.

South Dakota News Watch polls: See all results, demographics and data

News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy polled South Dakotans on the gubernatorial election, Kristi Noem, Donald Trump and more. Read all the results.

South Dakotans oppose building prison at Lincoln County site: Poll

Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.
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