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

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Teacher pay has risen in South Dakota. The bad news: Educators are losing purchasing power at an even greater rate.

Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.

South Dakota News Watch's journalists recently picked up a couple of honors, Janelle Toman joins News Watch board and the U.S ...

The former Republican who believes in limited government and a strong border faces long odds against incumbent Dusty Johnson.

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If passed, this abortion measure would enshrine the right to abortion in the South Dakota Constitution and supersede a 2005 state trigger law that took effect when Roe vs. Wade was overturned. Current ...

Farm income, sales tax collections, job openings, unemployment, personal income and gross domestic product are among the top ...