Fact brief
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South Dakota News Watch partners with Gigafact to publish fact briefs that refute or confirm a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.
Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest recidivism rates?
According to the Justice Center, South Dakota was one of 14 states where recidivism increased between 2011 and 2021.
Fact brief: Does SD have the longest stretch of Republican governors?
A Democratic governor has not held office in South Dakota in more than 47 years.
Fact brief: Is security at the Sioux Falls airport being paid during partial shutdown?
TSA agents have not been paid since the partial shutdown started on Feb. 14, but that doesn't every affect every airport.
Fact brief: Did tumbleweeds first appear in the US in South Dakota?
The tumbleweed is a common sight in South Dakota and other parts of the United States, but does the pesky plant originate here?
Fact brief: Are mountain lion attacks on humans common?
Though mountain lions in South Dakota mostly live in the western part of the state and the Black Hills, one was spotted March 18 in downtown Sioux Falls.
Fact brief: Has the rate of forest fires in the SD Black Hills increased?
According to the National Forest Service, there have been almost 60 fires of more than 100 acres from 2000-2024.
Fact brief: Does SD have some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates?
South Dakota has a short riding season, but does that matter with motorcycle ownership?