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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.
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.
Fact brief: Are lieutenant governor picks always announced after the nominee is selected?
A well-sourced explanation that offers a clear "yes" or "no" answer to questions, confusions and unsupported claims circulating online.
'250+ years of American civics and news'
Nonpartisan events include a discussion about civic responsibilities and how to find fact-based news and information.
Tribal elections include leadership shakeup in Flandreau
Which tribes in South Dakota are holding elections for leadership positions in 2026.
'They just won't listen:' Rural SD nears postal breaking point
"It's common talk from the coffee shops to the business owners that the post office is still unreliable."