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General election: SD voter turnout hits historic low, sales tax increases fail

General election: SD voter turnout hits historic low, sales tax increases fail

What failures to pass amendments, Democratic statewide losses and local elections may mean.
Citizenship voting, unclaimed property issues pass

Citizenship voting, unclaimed property issues pass

Republicans Rhoden, Jackley and Rounds win

Republicans Rhoden, Jackley and Rounds win

What to know for Tuesday's general election

What to know for Tuesday's general election

Live results: 2026 South Dakota General Election

Live results: 2026 South Dakota General Election

Major aquifers in South Dakota in decline, threatening fresh water supplies

Major aquifers in South Dakota in decline, threatening fresh water supplies

South Dakota Poll: Showing our math

South Dakota Poll: Showing our math

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General election: SD voter turnout hits historic low, sales tax increases fail

Citizenship voting, unclaimed property issues pass

Republicans Rhoden, Jackley and Rounds win

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

Explainer: Automatic license plate readers (Flock cameras)

Explainer: What conditional use permits are, why Crooks residents sued

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Pine Ridge solar nonprofit trains workers for high-paying jobs

After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

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

Ticket sales up at SD's 2 professional symphony orchestras

Spirit of Dakota Award marks 40 years of recognizing women

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Fact brief: Is the measles vaccination rate decreasing in SD?

Fact brief roundup: US House debate

Fact Brief: Can political ads use images of journalists without permission?

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South Dakota voter guide

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South Dakota crime reporting guide

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