Fact brief: Did tumbleweeds first appear in the US in South Dakota?

Fact brief: Did tumbleweeds first appear in the US in South Dakota?
The tumbleweed is a common sight in South Dakota and other parts of the United States, but does the pesky plant originate here?
Weekly newspaper publisher named News Watch board chair
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Weekly newspaper publisher named News Watch board chair

Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, population 400
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Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, population 400

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250+ years of American civics and news

Fact brief: Are mountain lion attacks on humans common?
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Fact brief: Are mountain lion attacks on humans common?

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Fact brief: Did tumbleweeds first appear in the US in South Dakota?

Fact brief: Did tumbleweeds first appear in the US in South Dakota?

The tumbleweed is a common sight in South Dakota and other parts of the United States, but does the pesky plant originate here?
Weekly newspaper publisher named News Watch board chair

Weekly newspaper publisher named News Watch board chair

Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, population 400

Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, population 400

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

USD democracy conference: Communication is key

USD democracy conference: Communication is key

250+ years of American civics and news

250+ years of American civics and news

High court considers if officer names can be kept secret

High court considers if officer names can be kept secret

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Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, population 400

Housing solutions from across South Dakota

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

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USD democracy conference: Communication is key

250+ years of American civics and news

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Fact brief: Did tumbleweeds first appear in the US in South Dakota?

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Housing jumpstarts revitalization of Herreid, population 400

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

Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

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

After $237 million spent, Deadwood seeks more gaming proceeds

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High court considers if officer names can be kept secret

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USD democracy conference: Communication is key

Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

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

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Biotech defined: Economic impact, SD companies and more

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Food solutions in rural areas focus on community building

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Flood of bureaucracy leaves prime home lots vacant in Fort Pierre

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Reserves of critical minerals driving mining interest in SD

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South Dakotans' biggest needs, according to 211 calls

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

After $237 million spent, Deadwood seeks more gaming proceeds

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