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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.

Sioux Falls 5th grader wins South Dakota State Spelling Bee

11-year-old is headed to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington after nailing "arrearage."

Housing solutions from across 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.

South Dakota students to compete in state spelling bee

The Feb. 7 competition at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell is the second state bee sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and DWU.

News about News Watch: January 2026

The latest news about South Dakota News Watch for our community of subscribers, donors and media partners.

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.

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.
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