News/Investigations
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More SD students and athletes coming from neighboring states
How a 20-year-old precedent has shaped the way rural schools keep up with declining enrollment rates. About 60 students from Minnesota now attend school in the Milbank School District – nearly 6% of the student body.
Smithfield: The full story, from announcement to court ruling
Read News Watch's coverage of Sioux Falls' massive new pork processing facility, from beginning to where it is now.
Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 577: People and issues from the west
The second installment of our Heard in South Dakota series brought us to the west and southwest region of the state.
Custer State Park concessions going to out-of-state operator
Colorado-based Xanterra Travel Collection to take over Feb. 1 after Game, Fish and Parks Commission approves the deal.
Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks
Pennington County suffered a serious cyberattack in July, leading to security upgrades and a desire to help others learn from the experience. Mitchell also was hit.
Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city
Circuit Judge Ann Hoffman sides with nearby homeowners, cites "irregular authority" in Sioux Falls City Council's approval despite not complying with ordinances and strategic plan.
Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape
Why the state park is auctioning off more bison than usual following the annual roundup, and how tourists have helped shape the event.