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Individual donations fund Democratic candidates
Democratic secretary of state candidate outraises 2022 candidate, gets Republican incumbent's endorsement. Governor candidate reports no out-of-state or federal PAC money.
Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%
Scientific survey sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD also shows half of voters have a favorable view of Larry Rhoden and half of registered independents support Dan Ahlers.
Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton
Free nonpartisan gatherings on the election and nation's 250th anniversary include discussions about civic responsibilities, how to find fact-based news and information, the ballot measures and voting.
Local and legislative elections to watch this November
The South Dakota Legislature will see an Independent for the first time in over a decade, and school districts will vote on millions of dollars in bonds.
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.