Politics

Free April 20 seminar explains South Dakota’s open government laws

Free April 20 seminar explains South Dakota’s open government laws

"Understanding South Dakota's Open Government Laws" is designed for journalists, students, public officials and South Dakotans who want to learn more about information that's publicly available or should be.

Abortion medication

Supreme Court case could impact out-of-state abortions for South Dakotans

Minnesota doctor says her Just the Pill organization could use mobile units to serve South Dakota residents who cross the border.

A mural from the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP) in Pennington County, South Dakota.

Painting a better picture: More funding, partnerships could boost juvenile diversion services

Diversion programs can help low-offending juveniles avoid getting entangled in the criminal justice system. Lawmakers recently upped the reimbursement rate to counties for these programs, but not every community has the same resources.

Tom Petri (left) and Dave Loebsack

Bipartisan cooperation is focus of Chiesman Democracy Conference at USD

Daylong March 26 gathering in Vermillion is free and includes lunch

Poll workers put ballots into a tabulation machine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hand counting vs. voting machines: Debate rages in South Dakota

Nearly 90% of county officials who administer elections in the state don't find hand counts effective or efficient. Activists counter that they don't trust the machines.

Short-term rentals are shown in Hill City, South Dakota

Airbnb, Vrbo rental laws remain a puzzle in South Dakota

'You get people who want to move here and put down roots, but they can't'

A roll of I Voted stickers in front of a white backgroun

Here are the 4 ballot measures South Dakota voters could have a say on this election

Citizen-led issues on abortion, open primaries and a grocery tax are sure things, and recreational pot is a possibility