Stu Whitney
Total 134 Posts
South Dakota Symphony pulls 'Giants in the Earth' opera out of the shadows
Production based on classic novel about Norwegian settlers will be performed April 26-27 at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.
Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states
Rollback of climate regulations in Trump administration highlights policy differences between South Dakota and Minnesota.
US Department of Education's impact on South Dakota: Q&A
Supporters and critics of the plan to eliminate the department weigh in on how it could affect the state, whose share of federal funds for education was second-highest nationally in 2021-22.
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.