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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.
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.
Rhoden: Johnson tried to keep me from entering governor's race
Gov. Larry Rhoden tells South Dakota journalists that U.S. House Rep. Dusty Johnson attempted to blackmail him in order not to enter governor's race.
Confusion emerges over new SD voter ID requirements
South Dakota county auditors have taken different approaches to navigating a new law requiring proof of citizenship. Meanwhile, early voting appears to be underway.
Bengs makes general election ballot
Independent from Hot Springs will meet Democratic nominee Jean Beaudoin and either incumbent U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds or his GOP primary challenger, Justin McNeal.
Some local governments waiting to spend $9.6M in opioid dollars
Why South Dakota counties and cities haven't used their share of opioid settlement fund money. “You don’t want to be the guy who spends it all on something and then it’s like, ‘No, that was wrong.’”
Showing our math: The numbers behind the latest poll
In the final story of this week's series examining the latest results of a new poll by News Watch and the Chiesman Center, we look back at the main takeaways and provide an explanation on the methodology. "South Dakota voters are poll friendly."
South Dakota crime reporting guide
A resource for journalists, students and members of the public who are interested in the judicial system at all levels: state, federal and tribal.