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South Dakota News Watch is one of the few news organizations in the state with a full-time reporter who lives in Pierre. These stories explain how what happens in the Capitol impacts all residents, hold publicly elected leaders accountable, investigate complex issues and help voters make informed choices when they go to the polls through accurate, balanced reporting.
South Dakota's teacher shortage a matter of pay and pipeline
While the Legislature works to address teacher pay, groups like Educators Rising tap current students to consider a future career in education
Computer coding error snags South Dakota voter rolls
State officials told impacted voters that the problem has been fixed and “your ability to cast a ballot in an election was not impacted by this error.”
Use it or lose it: SD rushing to invest $700 million on water projects
Federal money would improve 207 water and sewer systems across the state but must be spent: 'An investment in our future.'
Schulte, Theeler officially nominated as federal judges
It comes after months of negotiation between White House representatives and the offices of Republican Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds
South Dakota literacy improvements likely to cost more than $6 million
Mississippi educator says South Dakota should expect a longer, more expensive process to make long-lasting reading gains
Are government subsidies the solution to the child care crisis? Lawmakers weigh options.
Legislative leaders agree that the ongoing child care crisis in South Dakota represents a significant workforce problem. Advocates are worried they lack a sense of urgency.
Kristi Noem for vice president? Trump supporters in Iowa think it's 'awesome'
South Dakota's governor has not been shy about campaigning for a spot on the ticket. As of right now, she's the betting favorite, and she had plenty of fans at the caucuses.