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Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%

Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%

Scientific survey sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD also shows half of voters have a favorable view of Larry Rhoden and half of registered independents support Dan Ahlers.
Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton

Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton

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

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

Local and legislative elections to watch this November

Local and legislative elections to watch this November

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

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

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

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

After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own

After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own

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Poll: Gov. Rhoden leads challenger Ahlers 56-36%

Voter education events set for Brandon, Sioux Falls, Yankton

Local and legislative elections to watch this November

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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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After decades without a new house, Tripp developing its own

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

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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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