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Prison site's previous owners would be 'rolling over in their graves'
Tom Eiesland, who lives next door and worked the farm for more than 40 years, said the project will 'absolutely destroy the community.' The final story in a 3-part series.
Prison project faces legislative, legal hurdles
"A prison, like a jail, is a necessary government function, and it must be located somewhere," a state circuit judge ruled. Part 2 of a 3-part series.
State prison project draws strong views, harsh criticism
Perspectives from neighbors, policy analysts, law enforcement and governors show plenty of division surrounding South Dakota's plan to build a new prison in rural Lincoln County.
Immigration crackdown comes to South Dakota
Impact also includes misinformation, fears and rumors about ICE raids. “People are terrified."
Move into SD bunker backfires on family seeking a new life
The problems at the residential bunker complex south of Edgemont, uncovered in a recent News Watch investigation, have landed particularly hard on one family.
Trouble in 'prepper' paradise: Bunker residents raise financial, safety concerns at Igloo, SD site
The former U.S. Army depot in South Dakota that once housed military munitions now hosts people looking to live off the grid. But a News Watch investigation has revealed problems at the bunker complex.
Resident-driven ideas at heart of Engage South Dakota
Pilot project uses storytelling and civic engagement to identify and share solutions to challenges impacting communities across the state.