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Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 577: People and issues from the west

Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 577: People and issues from the west

The second installment of our Heard in South Dakota series brought us to the west and southwest region of the state.
Custer State Park concessions going to out-of-state operator

Custer State Park concessions going to out-of-state operator

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

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

Spirit of Dakota Award marks 40 years of recognizing women

Spirit of Dakota Award marks 40 years of recognizing women

Fact brief roundup: Governor debate

Fact brief roundup: Governor debate

Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks

Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks

Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city

Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city

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Heard in South Dakota / ZIP 577: People and issues from the west

Custer State Park concessions going to out-of-state operator

Lessons learned from recent SD cyberattacks

Explainers
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Explainer: Automatic license plate readers (Flock cameras)

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

3-wheeled cycles a hot ride in Sturgis even as hidden safety issue arises

Solutions
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Monastery makeover: Nuns leave lasting legacy of service in Watertown

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

How donors in De Smet are bringing big projects to little town on the prairie

Features
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Spirit of Dakota Award marks 40 years of recognizing women

In photos: 2026 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

SD Humanities Council to host Festival of Books in October

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

Fact brief roundup: Governor debate

Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?

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South Dakota voter guide

Guide: South Dakota news and information

South Dakota crime reporting guide

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