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Stu Whitney

Stu Whitney

Total 133 Posts
  • Sioux Falls, SD
Title: investigative reporter; expertise: politics, justice, education, health care, demographics, immigration, sports; language spoken: English; contact: 605-759-4576 / stu.whitney@sdnewswatch.org

Husband's health scare adds perspective to Fiegen's campaign

Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.

'People need a choice:' Democrat Sheryl Johnson's improbable dream

The former Republican who believes in limited government and a strong border faces long odds against incumbent Dusty Johnson.

Build Dakota Scholarships fill jobs with homegrown talent

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the grants for students to attend tech schools in Watertown, Mitchell, Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the result of a partnership among the state, First Premier Bank and industry.

Q&A: South Dakota's food tax repeal measure

What key issues should voters consider before casting a vote on Initiated Measure 28? Glad you asked.

Vote South Dakota forum aims to shed light on 'complicated' election

Students will team up with journalists to ask questions at the forum, which will feature PUC candidates and representatives from both sides of ballot measures to be decided in November.

South Dakota's top 5 campaign war chests

What it means for 2026: Fundraising sheds light on what could be one of the state's most contested and consequential election cycles.

Medicaid work requirements in South Dakota? Only if Trump wins.

South Dakota voters will decide on Amendment F, a legislative effort to allow employment criteria to be used for able-bodied adults to receive Medicaid benefits.
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