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Norwegian American Historical Association lost $300,000 history grant but will try to forge ahead with project.

Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.

A survey of 500 Republican voters in South Dakota showed that nearly three-quarters approve of Trump’s presidential leadership so far in 2025.

Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune received higher marks for their job performance than the former governor.

Supporters and critics of the plan to eliminate the department weigh in on how it could affect the state, whose share of federal funds for education was second-highest nationally in 2021-22.

State party leaders hope for a pendulum swing in the 2026 midterms, but patience might be needed for significant gains.

“What happened here? What changed in South Dakota politics when a Hand County farmer ends up as chair of the GOP?”

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.

“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.

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.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk accused refugee resettlement programs of receiving federal funds illegally, even though Congress approved the spending.

Since 1898, state voters have had the power to propose a law or amendment at elections. Some Republican legislators want to make the process harder.

What to watch for as the state’s 105 lawmakers convene in Pierre on Tuesday for the 100th session.

Noem, Thune prepare for new roles in Washington as South Dakota awaits a new governor and early 2026 election intrigue.

Flat revenue and rising Medicaid costs will likely mean smaller funding increases for education, health care providers and state employees in the next fiscal year.

“I suspect there will be many days when she wishes she were back in South Dakota,” said Jeh Johnson, who served as Homeland Security secretary under Barack Obama.

The 63-year-old Murdo native won the job in a secret ballot among GOP senators Wednesday in Washington.

The transition could be the first time a South Dakota governor hands over the reins of power during a legislative session.

Voter opinions on Noem, Thune, Johnson, Rounds and Jackley and their possible next steps.

Tuesday’s election was full of good news for the GOP, soul-searching for everyone else and questions about slow tally. “It’s not acceptable that Minnehaha County takes longer to count votes than the entire state of Florida.”

Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the Nov. 5 general election: How to register and vote, what’s at stake, and a way to ask questions and express what issues are important to them.

Despite recent controversies with voter rolls, News Watch poll shows South Dakotans have confidence in accuracy of local elections.

The Public Utilities Commission race is also lopsided in favor of the GOP candidate, according to a statewide survey co-sponsored by News Watch.

Scientific survey of 500 registered voters also shows opposition to issue on gender in state government references but increase in support for legalized marijuana.

Clarity will begin to emerge Nov. 5, when voters select representatives from the state’s 35 districts.