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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.
Indian rodeo: Documenting 1 of South Dakota's oldest traditions
How a lifelong statehouse lobbyist also captures the nuances of rural and reservation rodeos. “I fear I'm documenting the end of something.”
Hearing held in Mitchell baseball defamation lawsuit
A judge did not rule on three motions Tuesday related to a former Mitchell baseball player's civil lawsuit against the American Legion and two local news organizations.
Some local governments waiting to spend $9.6M in opioid dollars
Why South Dakota counties and cities haven't used their share of opioid settlement fund money. “You don’t want to be the guy who spends it all on something and then it’s like, ‘No, that was wrong.’”
USDA cuts programs to aid new and Native American farmers
The federal government has eliminated a Biden-era program aimed at helping new or minority farmers learn the business and get some money to jumpstart their careers.
Ahead of hometown rodeo, SDSU team seeks new heights
Long days and grueling practice are the standard for SDSU's rodeo team, which currently boasts more than 40 student-athletes.
Reversing downtown decline in Centerville
Ugly vacant buildings can create an impression of decline in many South Dakota small towns, but Centerville has given its downtown a rebirth.
Historic restoration project shines light on Canton Lutheran Church
How one rural congregation is tapping its community -- as well as state and national funding -- to preserve a critical part of its history.