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Key takeaways: Trump sets tone for South Dakota Republican rout

Key takeaways: Trump sets tone for South Dakota Republican rout

Tuesday's election was full of good news for the GOP, soul-searching for everyone else and questions about slow tally. "It's not acceptable that Minnehaha County takes longer to count votes than the entire state of Florida."

2024 South Dakota election results

2024 South Dakota election results

A roundup of statewide candidate races and ballot measures that will be updated as votes are counted.

Large lithium batteries next step in SD wind power growth

Large lithium batteries next step in SD wind power growth

One neighbor worries about the chance of fire from the system designed to provide energy when it's needed.

South Dakota Voter Guide

South Dakota Voter Guide

Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the Nov. 5 general election: How to register and vote, what's at stake, and a way to ask questions and express what issues are important to them.

Political friction adds stress to South Dakota election process

Political friction adds stress to South Dakota election process

Despite recent controversies with voter rolls, News Watch poll shows South Dakotans have confidence in accuracy of local elections.

Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota

Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Wild Bill Hickok and other famous (and infamous) figures contribute to state tourism.

Poll: Republicans Trump, Dusty Johnson hold sizable leads in South Dakota

Poll: Republicans Trump, Dusty Johnson hold sizable leads in South Dakota

The Public Utilities Commission race is also lopsided in favor of the GOP candidate, according to a statewide survey co-sponsored by News Watch.