Rhoden could be 'steady hand' if Noem joins Trump Cabinet

The transition could be the first time a South Dakota governor hands over the reins of power during a legislative session.

Poll sheds light on South Dakota's 2026 election outlook

Voter opinions on Noem, Thune, Johnson, Rounds and Jackley and their possible next steps.

Western SD voters share their perspectives

Donald Trump 'too extreme' to one voter, but he's seen as the answer to inflation for others.

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

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

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

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.
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