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Half of the state's residents live outside of Sioux Falls and Rapid City, and South Dakota News Watch has a full-time reporter dedicated to covering those regions with stories that highlight its people.
South Dakota T. rex fetches $50 million at auction
"Gus" was found in 2021 on a Harding County ranch.
'How do I keep going:?' Farmer mental health solutions
While mental health concerns exist among agricultural communities in South Dakota, barriers such as stigma and distance make it harder for farmers and ranchers to access care. Virtual care services may provide a promising solution to this.
'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."
Silent sirens: 2 South Dakota cities experience weather warning troubles
Aberdeen and Viborg are repairing outdoor weather warning systems as tornado season ramps up.
How a hospital is helping solve a hometown housing shortage
After years of enduring a stifling housing shortage, a rural hospital in Hot Springs is investing in a subdivision project that will benefit the entire community.
Bountiful ballots: Local election added to June primary
A law change added numerous local nonpartisan and political races to the statewide Republican and Democratic primaries.
Iconic movies shot in South Dakota
From 'Dances With Wolves' to 'National Treasure,' these notable movies were filmed in South Dakota.