Fact briefs
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Fact Brief: Can political ads use images of journalists without permission?
An ad for U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, paid for by a political action committee, featured long-time anchor Tom Hanson, prompting the station to respond.
Fact brief roundup: Governor debate
A check of statements made during the Sept. 28 debate between Democrat Dan Ahlers and Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?
The request was over Amendment L, which would require that any proposed amendment to the South Dakota Constitution receive at least 60% of the vote to pass.
Fact brief: Do Independents and no-party voters outnumber Democrats in SD?
Voters are Independent/NPA if they write “Independent, I, Ind, no party affiliation, no party, no choice, nonpartisan or cross off the party.
Fact brief: Does SD have the most bison in the US?
Buffalo populations have rebounded after the animal was hunted to near-extinction in the 1800s.
Fact brief: Is SD's public university enrollment higher than pre-pandemic levels?
The Board of Regents announced that Sept. 10 enrollment has decreased overall at three of its public universities and increased at the other three.
Fact brief: Did an NFL team sponsor girls flag football in SD?
It's one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. but not fully sanctioned in all states.