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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.
Governor poll: Rhoden, Johnson lead but Doeden, Hansen surge
Republican voters support incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, but Doeden and Hansen are pulling in voters.
News Watch and Dakota Wesleyan again sponsor spelling bee
State competition will be Feb. 7 at DWU in Mitchell and include up to 40 elementary and middle schoolers.
Free training on accessing South Dakota courts Oct. 10
Judges and staff will explain how the state court system works and how journalists and state residents can access court documents and attend hearings.
Brookings teen makes it to 3rd round of national spelling bee
Amanuel Gemechis earned the trip to Washington by out-spelling 27 other elementary and middle schoolers from around South Dakota.
News Watch adds reporter for rural and Native American stories
Molly Wetsch grew up in South Dakota and joins News Watch as a Report for America corps member.
South Dakota News Watch polls: See all results, demographics and data
News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy polled South Dakotans on the gubernatorial election, Kristi Noem, Donald Trump and more. Read all the results.
South Dakotans oppose building prison at Lincoln County site: Poll
Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.