Fact brief
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South Dakota News Watch partners with Gigafact to publish fact briefs that refute or confirm a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
Fact brief: Was a SD storm's wind gust among the strongest in US history?
Photos posted by multiple media outlets show numerous trees uprooted, roofs ripped off buildings, grain silos folded in and downed wind turbines.
Fact brief: Will lots be drawn if the Sioux Falls mayoral race ends in a tie?
The Sioux Falls City Council is expected to certify the election results next week, at which point the losing candidate must file a written request for a recount.
Fact brief: Does SD require a high school diploma to homeschool a child?
South Dakota’s rate of homeschooled students increased 143% from 2015-16 to 2023-24, according to a database compiled by Johns Hopkins University, the highest increase of any state that reported data.
Fact brief: Can Democrats change parties and vote in the SD Republican primary?
South Dakota is one of about 10 states that are in a partially closed primary system.
Fact brief: Has anyone from South Dakota played in MLS?
When it comes to professional athletes, South Dakota has produced no shortage of standouts in football, basketball and baseball, but the same can’t be said for soccer.
Fact brief: Is it possible to add a fifth face to Mount Rushmore?
Trump has made several references to being on Mount Rushmore over the years, including sharing in May an AI-generated image of himself on the mountain next to Lincoln.
Fact brief: Did Larry Rhoden beat Toby Doeden in West River voting?
Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden will meet on July 28 for the right to challenge Democrat Dan Ahlers in November’s general election.