Fact brief
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South Dakota News Watch partners with Gigafact to publish fact briefs that refute or confirm a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
Fact brief: Did Larry Rhoden beat Toby Doeden in West River voting?
Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden will meet on July 28 for the right to challenge Democrat Dan Ahlers in November’s general election.
Fact brief: Does eating out cost an average of $28 in South Dakota?
Canadian businessman and television personality Kevin O’Leary sparked a national debate after saying young people overspend on meals instead of saving and investing.
Fact brief: Is SD's point-of-sale tax rate at an all-time high?
An ad from Dusty for Governor claims that Larry Rhoden's and Jon Hansen supported legislation that led to the "highest tax rate in South Dakota's history."
Fact brief: Did Dusty Johnson lead the House in charter-flight expenses?
A claim from an ad attacking South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson claims the House representative spent more on chartered flight than any of his cohorts.
Fact brief: Has SD ever elected a woman to the US Senate?
As of 2026, 64 women from 34 states have served in the United States Senate.
Fact brief: Was an east-west split of Dakota Territory considered?
A retrospective released by the state of South Dakota on the 125th anniversary of statehood noted that other proposals had support.
Fact brief: Does SD have any laws about Automatic License Plate Readers?
Flock Safety’s Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) are operational in 49 states, including South Dakota.