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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.
'250+ years of American civics and news' in Watertown Monday
Nonpartisan events in Watertown, Sioux Falls and Custer State Park include a discussion about civic responsibilities and how to find fact-based news and information.
Legislature election recap: Nelson holds off Hunhoff; Carley ousted
A review of top election results of South Dakota state legislative Republican primary races.
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.
South Dakota voter guide
What South Dakotans need to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.
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.
Jackley and Rounds win; Doeden, Rhoden to meet in runoff
House and Senate winners cruise to victory in GOP primary but no governor candidate got needed 35%.
South Dakota primary and local election preview
From 2 seats in Congress and the governor to a slew of local races, South Dakotans go to the polls Tuesday. An explanation about what's at stake.