Politics
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State prison project draws strong views, harsh criticism
Perspectives from neighbors, policy analysts, law enforcement and governors show plenty of division surrounding South Dakota's plan to build a new prison in rural Lincoln County.
Q&A: Dusty Johnson talks Trump, tariffs and the Panama Canal
Johnson says there is great enthusiasm for the Trump presidency among members of the U.S. Congress.
Immigration crackdown comes to South Dakota
Impact also includes misinformation, fears and rumors about ICE raids. “People are terrified."
Lutheran Social Services calls Musk's illegal payment claims 'completely baseless'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused refugee resettlement programs of receiving federal funds illegally, even though Congress approved the spending.
Ballot measure battle could curtail South Dakota's direct democracy
Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.
SD birthing risks rise as another hospital ends service
The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can deliver babies.
Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in SD
Critics say it will increase use among children and cost the state nearly $5 million in health care costs.