Stu Whitney
Total 131 Posts
South Dakota Democrats seek new message for voter momentum
State party leaders hope for a pendulum swing in the 2026 midterms, but patience might be needed for significant gains.
Populists seek staying power with Republican takeover
"What happened here? What changed in South Dakota politics when a Hand County farmer ends up as chair of the GOP?"
Trump's tariffs: South Dakota farmers prepare for impact
Uncertainty surrounding American trade policies could rattle an already fragile agricultural outlook.
Federal cuts roundup: The impact on South Dakota
A list of the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.
Former marshal: Shots fired in reservation raid 'consistent with training'
Questions remain about Zander Zephier's death, including the use of pepper spray and the decision to enter the house without more negotiation.
Prison site's previous owners would be 'rolling over in their graves'
Tom Eiesland, who lives next door and worked the farm for more than 40 years, said the project will 'absolutely destroy the community.' The final story in a 3-part series.
Prison project faces legislative, legal hurdles
"A prison, like a jail, is a necessary government function, and it must be located somewhere," a state circuit judge ruled. Part 2 of a 3-part series.