Legislature's prison vote this week caps decades of debate
Daylong special session will end with fifth vote on proposed men's facility. “The only way this prison will cost $1 billion is if we keep kicking the can down the road.”
Alcohol's impact: 35, dry and dying while waiting for a transplant
Chronic liver disease is now the leading cause of death of South Dakotans in their 30s. “Alcohol is particularly challenging because it's prevalent. It's relatively cheap, and it's not in any way illegal."
Rotunda town hall held as part of civics and media series
The town halls, discussions and community gatherings are intended to increase civic engagement and help people be informed.
Fact brief: Is Larry Rhoden the only SD governor who graduated from a private high school?
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Lack of film incentives a roadblock, but South Dakota film industry still growing
A new movie supposedly set in the state shows desert vistas and Southwestern-style buildings because it was shot in New Mexico. Another, titled 'South Dakota,' was filmed in Iowa.
Iconic movies shot in South Dakota
From 'Dances With Wolves' to 'National Treasure,' these notable movies were filmed in South Dakota.
Fact brief: Are diverging diamonds safer than traditional intersections?
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