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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.
Legislature's prison vote this week caps decades of debate
Daylong special session will end with fifth vote on proposed men's facility. “The only way this prison will cost $1 billion is if we keep kicking the can down the road.”
$20 million disputed state gun range to open in early November
Supporters say it will generate millions in tourism revenue and attract shooting enthusiasts from around the state and nation, and maybe from around the world.
Tribal radio funding expected by early 2026: BIA
Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public stations run by tribes after federal cuts.
How nonprofits are teaming up to fight hunger in South Dakota
113,000 South Dakotans in 2023 were considered food insecure, and South Dakota Healthy Nutrition Collaborative aims to fix that.
Federal cuts roundup: The impact on South Dakota
A list of the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.
SDSU loses $86M in federal research funding
Budget cut was to 1 South Dakota State agricultural program; 3 other public and tribal universities take $1.6M hit.
SD Regents approves 'seismic shift' to allow guns on campus
Vote aligns policy with a state law passed this year to allow concealed carry weapons on state's 10 universities and tech schools.