South Dakota News Watch
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A nonprofit of South Dakota journalists who tell in-depth and investigative stories, verify claims and engage with communities to identify solutions. https://www.sdnewswatch.org.
A poll on the South Dakota U.S. House race shows it's "clear sailing" for Attorney General Marty Jackley -- unless a big name jumps into the race, polling expert says. buff.ly/UZb3n8F
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A poll on the South Dakota U.S. House race shows it's "clear sailing" for Attorney General Marty Jackley -- unless a big name jumps into the race, polling expert says. buff.ly/UZb3n8F
The latest poll for the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary shows no clear leader with seven months to go until election day. buff.ly/MlYBkPC
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The latest poll for the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary shows no clear leader with seven months to go until election day. buff.ly/MlYBkPC
“I would confiscate (the drugs), do the evidence bags and turn it in. And it might get dealt with in six months when they have time to look at it." Read more in the latest from News Watch: buff.ly/pr7yQrk
October 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“I would confiscate (the drugs), do the evidence bags and turn it in. And it might get dealt with in six months when they have time to look at it." Read more in the latest from News Watch: buff.ly/pr7yQrk
Attend or watch Thursday's "Separation of Powers Town Hall" from the Capitol and on SDPB from 8-9:30 p.m. Central time. Leaders from the 3 branches of government are taking part. Tickets: buff.ly/GwU70C8
September 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Attend or watch Thursday's "Separation of Powers Town Hall" from the Capitol and on SDPB from 8-9:30 p.m. Central time. Leaders from the 3 branches of government are taking part. Tickets: buff.ly/GwU70C8
South Dakota News Watch is now available across the social web, on @sdnewswatch@sdnewswatch.org
August 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
South Dakota News Watch is now available across the social web, on @sdnewswatch@sdnewswatch.org
More than 113,000 South Dakotans are food insecure -- lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Forty state organizations are teaming up to lower that number. Read more:
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Forty state organizations are teaming up to lower that number. Read more:
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August 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
More than 113,000 South Dakotans are food insecure -- lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
Forty state organizations are teaming up to lower that number. Read more:
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Forty state organizations are teaming up to lower that number. Read more:
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See a list of the grants that were terminated at South Dakota colleges as a result of the Trump administration's cuts to higher education: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
July 31, 2025 at 2:27 AM
See a list of the grants that were terminated at South Dakota colleges as a result of the Trump administration's cuts to higher education: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
Which South Dakota ZIP codes are gaining the most population? Check out our latest story on the state's population trends for an answer: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
July 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Which South Dakota ZIP codes are gaining the most population? Check out our latest story on the state's population trends for an answer: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
A set of possible federal grant reductions would eliminate $25.8 million in federal spending on five education programs in South Dakota. Here's the breakdown: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
July 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A set of possible federal grant reductions would eliminate $25.8 million in federal spending on five education programs in South Dakota. Here's the breakdown: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
🏐⚽️ A $50 million indoor sports complex is officially in the works — a game-changer for youth athletics and tourism in Rapid City. Mayor Jason Salamun calls it Project Catalyst, and it’s designed to match the energy of the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls. buff.ly/0ZCBgS7
June 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🏐⚽️ A $50 million indoor sports complex is officially in the works — a game-changer for youth athletics and tourism in Rapid City. Mayor Jason Salamun calls it Project Catalyst, and it’s designed to match the energy of the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls. buff.ly/0ZCBgS7
What does Watertown need for growth? Residents are getting together for H2O-50 to shape the future of the eastern South Dakota city.
Read the story: www.sdnewswatch.org/watertown-en...
Read the story: www.sdnewswatch.org/watertown-en...
June 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What does Watertown need for growth? Residents are getting together for H2O-50 to shape the future of the eastern South Dakota city.
Read the story: www.sdnewswatch.org/watertown-en...
Read the story: www.sdnewswatch.org/watertown-en...
Should lawyers be required to keep learning? Right now, South Dakota is one of just four states that doesn’t require continuing legal education. That could change soon — and attorneys are preparing to vote. www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Should lawyers be required to keep learning? Right now, South Dakota is one of just four states that doesn’t require continuing legal education. That could change soon — and attorneys are preparing to vote. www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
As South Dakota heads into storm season, weather forecasting is facing setbacks. Federal hiring freezes have left NWS offices in Rapid City, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls short on staff. That means fewer weather balloons — and possibly fewer early warnings. buff.ly/taJwEn0
June 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
As South Dakota heads into storm season, weather forecasting is facing setbacks. Federal hiring freezes have left NWS offices in Rapid City, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls short on staff. That means fewer weather balloons — and possibly fewer early warnings. buff.ly/taJwEn0
South Dakota News Watch's poll of registered voters continues today with opinions on Trump and his policies. Check out the replies for all of the stories so far.
May 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
South Dakota News Watch's poll of registered voters continues today with opinions on Trump and his policies. Check out the replies for all of the stories so far.
📊 Nearly three-quarters of Republican voters in South Dakota approve of President Donald Trump’s leadership, but there are pockets of discontent with some of his policies. The latest poll results from News Watch: buff.ly/6RgIgT3
May 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
📊 Nearly three-quarters of Republican voters in South Dakota approve of President Donald Trump’s leadership, but there are pockets of discontent with some of his policies. The latest poll results from News Watch: buff.ly/6RgIgT3
The latest poll from South Dakota News Watch shows just over half of South Dakotans approve of the way Kristi Noem is running the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
See more results based on party, age and geography: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
See more results based on party, age and geography: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
April 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The latest poll from South Dakota News Watch shows just over half of South Dakotans approve of the way Kristi Noem is running the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
See more results based on party, age and geography: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
See more results based on party, age and geography: www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota...
South Dakota News Watch / USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy will be releasing new polls throughout the week. Today's poll is on the approval ratings of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Gov. Larry Rhoden and Sen. John Thune. buff.ly/CJDxPyC
April 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
South Dakota News Watch / USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy will be releasing new polls throughout the week. Today's poll is on the approval ratings of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Gov. Larry Rhoden and Sen. John Thune. buff.ly/CJDxPyC
🗳️ New South Dakota poll alert: Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden are neck-and-neck at the top of the GOP field for governor — but 20% of voters are still undecided.
See the full results (with favorability ratings) in this story: www.sdnewswatch.org/poll-dusty-j...
See the full results (with favorability ratings) in this story: www.sdnewswatch.org/poll-dusty-j...
April 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🗳️ New South Dakota poll alert: Dusty Johnson and Larry Rhoden are neck-and-neck at the top of the GOP field for governor — but 20% of voters are still undecided.
See the full results (with favorability ratings) in this story: www.sdnewswatch.org/poll-dusty-j...
See the full results (with favorability ratings) in this story: www.sdnewswatch.org/poll-dusty-j...
As public libraries across South Dakota face deep funding cuts at both the state and federal levels, one librarian has emerged as a vocal advocate for their survival. Read more from SD News Watch: www.sdnewswatch.org/libraries-so...
April 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
As public libraries across South Dakota face deep funding cuts at both the state and federal levels, one librarian has emerged as a vocal advocate for their survival. Read more from SD News Watch: www.sdnewswatch.org/libraries-so...
Can you separate fact from fiction? Take our fact brief quiz based on real conversations online.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Proposed federal funding cuts could be far reaching to food programs in South Dakota. It will also reduce federal spending at roughly 55 farms in the state.
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April 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Proposed federal funding cuts could be far reaching to food programs in South Dakota. It will also reduce federal spending at roughly 55 farms in the state.
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South Dakota receives the second-highest percentage of federal funding for education in the country, according to 2021-22 data. That represents 21.7% of the state's total budget.
How the elimination of the Department of Education could affect South Dakota: buff.ly/atgKtQI
How the elimination of the Department of Education could affect South Dakota: buff.ly/atgKtQI
April 1, 2025 at 2:39 AM
South Dakota receives the second-highest percentage of federal funding for education in the country, according to 2021-22 data. That represents 21.7% of the state's total budget.
How the elimination of the Department of Education could affect South Dakota: buff.ly/atgKtQI
How the elimination of the Department of Education could affect South Dakota: buff.ly/atgKtQI
Turkeys, cattle, cats and pheasants in South Dakota have been infected with bird flu. Scientists worry: Is a large human outbreak next? buff.ly/dDlbBp8
March 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Turkeys, cattle, cats and pheasants in South Dakota have been infected with bird flu. Scientists worry: Is a large human outbreak next? buff.ly/dDlbBp8
In what is likely to be a record year for influenza cases and hospitalizations in South Dakota, schools have been hit particularly hard by illnesses this winter.
Read the story and see the data: buff.ly/mNfpB57
Read the story and see the data: buff.ly/mNfpB57
March 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
In what is likely to be a record year for influenza cases and hospitalizations in South Dakota, schools have been hit particularly hard by illnesses this winter.
Read the story and see the data: buff.ly/mNfpB57
Read the story and see the data: buff.ly/mNfpB57
THE LANDOWNER
“They’d be rolling over in their graves,” said Tom Eiesland of rural Canton when asked what the previous owners would think of the state putting a prison on land previously reserved for corn, beans and cattle. 11/x
“They’d be rolling over in their graves,” said Tom Eiesland of rural Canton when asked what the previous owners would think of the state putting a prison on land previously reserved for corn, beans and cattle. 11/x
February 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
THE LANDOWNER
“They’d be rolling over in their graves,” said Tom Eiesland of rural Canton when asked what the previous owners would think of the state putting a prison on land previously reserved for corn, beans and cattle. 11/x
“They’d be rolling over in their graves,” said Tom Eiesland of rural Canton when asked what the previous owners would think of the state putting a prison on land previously reserved for corn, beans and cattle. 11/x