Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session
Lawmakers leave Pierre after passing a $7.5B budget that included a modest pay bump for state employees, teachers and Medicaid providers.
5 things to know about open government
Government/Politics

5 things to know about open government

Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?
Fact brief

Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?

Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state
Government/Politics

Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state

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Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Johnson unveils plan to boost entrepreneurship in South Dakota

Johnson unveils plan to boost entrepreneurship in South Dakota

250+ years of American civics and news

250+ years of American civics and news

Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?

Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?

Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state

Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state

Fact brief: Are any nuclear missiles stored in South Dakota?

Fact brief: Are any nuclear missiles stored in South Dakota?

Solutions
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Native-led health research company bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Food solutions in rural areas focus on community building

What to know about food resources in SD

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5 things to know about open government

Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session

Johnson unveils plan to boost entrepreneurship in South Dakota

Fact brief
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Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?

Fact brief: Are any nuclear missiles stored in South Dakota?

Fact brief: Were aircraft from Ellsworth involved with attacks on Iran?

Business
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Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity

What Smithfield's move could mean for environment, economy

Rural
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Native-led health research company bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

What Smithfield's move could mean for environment, economy

Health
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Native-led health research company bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

South Dakotans' biggest needs, according to 211 calls

Tourism
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Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state

After $237 million spent, Deadwood seeks more gaming proceeds

Moving mountains: Blasting and clawing toward a safer US 385

Justice
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Family of man killed in raid sues US Marshals for $150 million

Prominent Native activist's trial ends with a hung jury

Education
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Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

SD near the bottom in rate of kids prepared for kindergarten

Sioux Falls 5th grader wins South Dakota State Spelling Bee

Indigenous
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Native-led health research company bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity

Food solutions in rural areas focus on community building

Agriculture
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Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

What Smithfield's move could mean for environment, economy

Food solutions in rural areas focus on community building

Environment
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Flood of bureaucracy leaves prime home lots vacant in Fort Pierre

What Smithfield's move could mean for environment, economy

Reserves of critical minerals driving mining interest in SD

Family
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South Dakotans' biggest needs, according to 211 calls

How nonprofits are teaming up to fight hunger in South Dakota

Award-winning 'East of Wall' illustrates rural life in 'docu-fiction'

Lifestyle
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Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state

After $237 million spent, Deadwood seeks more gaming proceeds

Update: SD media landscape shifts as newspapers sold, 2 launch

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News about News Watch: February 2026

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