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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.
Final primary campaign filings underscore Johnson's financial edge
The four candidates vying for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor unveiled their final campaign finance figures ahead of the June 2 primary ballot.
New SD law congests local elections; races to watch
Local contests reflect a year of high political involvement and loaded ballots thanks to new South Dakota election law. "Local elections, in particular, you tend to think of when something goes wrong. And so that's when you need to go and do something about it."
Back to the future? SD Senate primaries see a slew of rematches
An examination of key races in this year's election. "If property rights are important to people, they're not going to forget."
250+ years of American civics and news
Nonpartisan events in Vermillion, Watertown, Sioux Falls and Custer State Park include a discussion about civic responsibilities and how to find fact-based news and information.
South Dakota voter guide
Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the 2026 primary and general elections.
Water worries: Billions needed to keep South Dakota taps flowing
South Dakota water systems will increasingly turn to the Missouri River to provide water for future population, agricultural and industrial growth. But plans will require billions of dollars and decades of construction to keep taps flowing freely.
4 big water projects underway in South Dakota
Billions of dollars of construction plans are in the works to provide water to serve South Dakota for generations to come.