Government and Politics
Total 218 Posts
Sturgis military event reveals division among SD veterans
How a ceremony meant to honor veterans exposed tensions within the South Dakota military community.
South Dakota Democrats seek new message for voter momentum
State party leaders hope for a pendulum swing in the 2026 midterms, but patience might be needed for significant gains.
Populists seek staying power with Republican takeover
"What happened here? What changed in South Dakota politics when a Hand County farmer ends up as chair of the GOP?"
USD conference to focus on election integrity
The daylong program includes details about a plan to teach all public university students about civics.
Trump's tariffs: South Dakota farmers prepare for impact
Uncertainty surrounding American trade policies could rattle an already fragile agricultural outlook.
Does South Dakota track whether its nest predator bounty program improves pheasant numbers?
A fact brief on the nest predator bounty program, whose goal is to protect pheasant and duck nests by paying residents for killing predators such as raccoons and red foxes.
Federal cuts roundup: The impact on South Dakota
A list of the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.