Stu Whitney
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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.
State prison project draws strong views, harsh criticism
Perspectives from neighbors, policy analysts, law enforcement and governors show plenty of division surrounding South Dakota's plan to build a new prison in rural Lincoln County.
Lutheran Social Services calls Musk's illegal payment claims 'completely baseless'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused refugee resettlement programs of receiving federal funds illegally, even though Congress approved the spending.
Ballot measure battle could curtail South Dakota's direct democracy
Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.