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A nonprofit of South Dakota journalists who tell in-depth and investigative stories, verify claims and engage with communities to identify solutions.

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South Dakota Poll: Secretary of state race is contentious with three candidates vying for office and low name recognition. Read about that plus other executive offices below. ⬇️ buff.ly/9yr2EGe
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South Dakota Poll: Find out where South Dakotan's stand on the four ballot measures on this year's ballot, plus who is backing the amendments. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/0DKh7dG

Poll: 1/3 of voters undecided on Medicaid, unclaimed property

South Dakota Poll shows support for non-citizen voting and unclaimed property ballot issues but higher opposition for changes to Medicaid and the threshold to amend the constitution.

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"There's a lot of doom and gloom on our reservation, but there's a few pockets of hope that are happening ... I believe we are part of that new hope." Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center trains students to work in the solar power industry. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/UmBEs25
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South Dakota Poll: Republican Sen. Mike Rounds leads Independent challenger Brian Bengs 56% to 37%. View more findings and analysis from the poll below, sponsored by News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota. buff.ly/5GfwI2Q
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Campaign finance reports show Gov. Larry Rhoden out-raised his Democratic opponent by a wide margin. Rhoden's campaign saw over $1 million in individual donations from the June 2 primary to Oct. 14, compared to Democrat Dan Ahlers' $146,000. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/5Lf52Gr
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South Dakota Poll: In the race for South Dakota's lone congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Attorney General Marty Jackley leads Democrat Nikki Gronli 60% to 32%. Full poll results ⬇️ buff.ly/GTZ2DvS

Poll: Jackley leads Gronli 60-32% for US House

Republican Marty Jackley is South Dakota's attorney general. Democrat Nicki Gronli was formerly the state's director for the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program.

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Campaign finance reports for the democratic candidates for SD governor and Secretary of State shows support from individual donors. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/7wrJGht
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#SouthDakotaPoll ➡️ Thirty-five percent of voters polled did not recognize Ahlers’ name, versus just 1% for Rhoden ➡️ Fifty percent of South Dakotans have a favorable view of Rhoden ➡️ For the most part, voters are sticking with their party More at sdnewswatch.org.
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South Dakota Poll: Gov. Larry Rhoden polling in front of Dan Ahlers in the race for governor. Keep up with SD News Watch election coverage! See poll results at the link below. buff.ly/0ZotgHL
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Pheasant opener is today, and it's expected bird numbers will be high after a couple of years of mostly excellent nesting conditions across the state. Everything you need to know - from where to get a license to a map of public land - below! ⬇️ buff.ly/OsPAfyF

Explainer: What to know about the 2026 South Dakota pheasant hunting season

Opening day is today, and it's expected bird numbers will be high after a couple of years of mostly excellent nesting conditions across the state.

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Are you registered to vote? Monday, Oct. 19 is the deadline for South Dakotans - find out how to register at our voter guide ⬇️ buff.ly/IVext2Y
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Get caught up on the biggest stories in local elections across the state - the South Dakota Legislature will see an Independent for the first time in over a decade, and school districts will vote on millions in bonds. See what's on your ballot ⬇️ buff.ly/CQsQdrg

Local and legislative elections to watch this November

The South Dakota Legislature will see an Independent for the first time in over a decade, and school districts will vote on millions of dollars in bonds.

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A Brandon student represented South Dakota in the 2026 National Civics Bee, but those from Colorado, Florida and Michigan took home prizes. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/Z1AEF0y

National Civics Bee winners - and how to get involved next year

Brandon student represented South Dakota, but those from Colorado, Florida and Michigan took home prizes.

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Fact brief on the percentage of South Dakotans that vaccinate their children - and how SD's numbers compare nationally. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/hObYaGz
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"There were a lot of doom and gloom signals here. We'd hire new teachers and they'd be so excited ... but they'd leave because there was nowhere for them to live." Find out how the town of Tripp has fueled a new sense of vibrancy. buff.ly/85bJRpM
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A check of statements made during the Oct. 1 debate between Democrat Nikki Gronli and Republican Marty Jackley. buff.ly/0ceJOau

Fact brief roundup: US House debate

A check of statements made during the Oct. 1 debate between Democrat Nikki Gronli and Republican Marty Jackley.

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For 20 years, partnerships with North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa have shaped the way rural schools keep up with declining enrollment rates. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/KRicfXi

More SD students and athletes coming from neighboring states

How a 20-year-old precedent has shaped the way rural schools keep up with declining enrollment rates. About 60 students from Minnesota now attend school in the Milbank School District – nearly 6% of...

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“I've been a classical musician, I’ve worked with them all my life. I don't know elitists in classical music. All of us just want to share the music." buff.ly/ZuatMqU

Ticket sales up at SD's 2 professional symphony orchestras

“People seem to feel that they need to know something about it before they can come. There's also a perception that you have to dress up, like tuxedos or dresses and this sort of thing. Neither of...

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The full story of the Sioux Falls Smithfield development, from announcement to court ruling. Read! ⬇️ buff.ly/rMu8z4A

Smithfield: The full story, from announcement to court ruling

Read News Watch's coverage of Sioux Falls' massive new pork processing facility, from beginning to where it is now.

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The western SD region is large and its population is diverse. News Watch spoke to individuals in the 577 region who represent some of the people that call it home. Issues raised range from young people's concerns about the future to land use. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/ofkceLz

Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 577: People and issues from the west

The second installment of our Heard in South Dakota series brought us to the west and southwest region of the state.

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