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South Dakota News Watch is one of the few news organizations in the state with a full-time reporter who lives in Pierre. These stories explain how what happens in the Capitol impacts all residents, hold publicly elected leaders accountable, investigate complex issues and help voters make informed choices when they go to the polls through accurate, balanced reporting.
7 things to know ahead of the SD gubernatorial runoff
Several factors are leading up to the historic election, including a year of campaigning, fights over property tax and negative advertisements.
New project illustrates SD's love-hate relationship with solar power
While power companies and state officials show interest in the renewable power source, opposition from neighbors dims the shine on some ventures.
Number of SD Republicans at an all-time high ahead of runoff
How historic and current voter registration numbers illustrate the unprecedented nature of the July 28 gubernatorial runoff.
Fact brief: Will Christine Erickson be first female mayor of the 3 state’s biggest cities?
As Sioux Falls prepares to swear in its first female mayor, have Rapid City and Aberdeen ever elected women to lead their cities?
South Dakota voter guide
Everything to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.
Rhoden's career, legislative record, campaign finances
The rancher and welder from Union Center in western South Dakota has served 25 years in state government.
Fact brief: Does a ruling bar SD from adding differing health warnings to pesticide labels?
A Missouri farmer sued Monsanto after developing cancer, arguing the product label should have included the pesticide’s alleged cancer risk.