News Watch
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Updates on South Dakota News Watch, how it's distinct and how it complements news coverage provided from the state's great local media organizations.
The one issue South Dakota towns agree is holding them back
A coordinated statewide effort is underway to generate and share innovative ideas for new housing across the state.
Housing solutions: Engage South Dakota
A list of entities and programs that can assist in developing or obtaining housing as well as links to News Watch reporting on housing solutions.
Civics and media series
The town halls, discussions and community gatherings are intended to increase civic engagement and help people be informed.
Showing our math: The numbers behind the latest poll
South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center at USD poll summaries, stories, demographics and methodology.
Poll: Confidence in government shows large partisan divides
South Dakota voters have low confidence in the U.S. presidency and Congress but high confidence in state government. Drilling into the numbers shows large partisan divides.
Poll: Support for Trump tariffs uneven in South Dakota
While opinion of the president's aggressive policies is mixed among voters, some businesses and agricultural producers are put off by the volatility. "The uncertainty is what causes disruption," one rancher said.
Poll: Majority of voters support new South Dakota prison
The new Sioux Falls facility has legislative authorization and support among voters surveyed. A rehabilitation task force will now focus on keeping people from reoffending.