Government and Politics
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Poll: About half of South Dakotans support Noem's DHS efforts
Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune received higher marks for their job performance than the former governor.
Poll: Johnson, Rhoden set pace in South Dakota governor's race
Survey of 500 Republicans shows Jackley in third place as contenders begin to emerge for 2026 primary showdown.
Toby Doeden makes the political establishment nervous. So what's his next move?
The Aberdeen businessman boosted Republican populist candidates in last year's legislative primaries and is exploring his own statewide run in 2026.
Cuts in federal funding for food will hurt pantries and producers
USDA spokesperson says cutting roughly $1 billion in federal funding for locally grown food for schools and charities signals "a return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives."
Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states
Rollback of climate regulations in Trump administration highlights policy differences between South Dakota and Minnesota.
US Department of Education's impact on South Dakota: Q&A
Supporters and critics of the plan to eliminate the department weigh in on how it could affect the state, whose share of federal funds for education was second-highest nationally in 2021-22.
Sturgis military event reveals division among SD veterans
How a ceremony meant to honor veterans exposed tensions within the South Dakota military community.