US Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota fends off Republican primary challenger
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, won his party’s nomination to seek reelection, advancing him to the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Turnout for South Dakota primary election rises to 34.55%
The Secretary of State's Office reported the percentage of registered voters who turned out for South Dakota's 2026 primary election.
South Dakota’s corrections system needs a new direction, not just a new prison
Incarceration should leave people better prepared to return to society — not simply warehoused until the day they walk out the door.
With data centers, skepticism is not anti-business
Skepticism is not anti-business. It is risk assessment — and it may be the last remaining form of practical conservatism in politics.
‘No known exposures’ after measles detected in Brookings county child, health department says
South Dakota health officials have flagged the state’s ninth case of measles this year, according to the state Health Department.
RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans’ medical records for clues on autism and vaccines
U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans’ medical records.
Votes that cost Johnson in the primary will stand up well to the scrutiny of history
Dusty Johnson sought to strengthen his MAGA standing in recent years. But those past votes wouldn’t go away.
Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Researchers, advocates and survivors of domestic abuse say it’s vital to keep telehealth access available for people in abusive relationships who need discreet abortion options — while the Louisiana suit...
Trump administration processing freeze on asylum seekers violated law, judge rules
A federal judge in Rhode Island Friday struck down several Trump administration policies that halted processing for asylum seekers
Seven recounts possible in South Dakota legislative races, but only one candidate considering
The results from seven legislative races were close enough to trigger possible recounts after Tuesday’s primary election in South Dakota.
US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting
The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to impose voting restrictions.
2026 South Dakota primary election results in statewide and legislative races
Unofficial results for statewide and legislative races in South Dakota's June 2, 2026, primary election.
Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE
The 52-47 mostly party-line vote sends the measure to the House, where GOP lawmakers in that chamber could send it to President Donald Trump for his signature as soon as next week.
Where backers of losing campaigns are shifting support ahead of South Dakota’s governor runoff
Political newcomer Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden both have paths to earning the support of voters who backed their opponents.
1,000 South Dakota athletes to compete in Clay Target League State Tournaments
South Dakota students are gearing up to participate in the 2026 South Dakota State Clay Target League State Tournaments from June 6-7.
Snowbirds allege poll workers changed them to federal voters without instruction to prove residency
A couple who spend winters in Arizona and the rest of the year in South Dakota said they were given a federal-only ballot and denied a state-local ballot.
Rule changes for kinship care boost number of Native American foster homes, state says
The number of licensed Native American foster homes in South Dakota has grown by 44% since the adoption of new rules.
Legislative primaries attract millions in spending as Republican factions fight for control
A Republican rupture that shook the legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control in 2024, plus a governor race that’s expec...
Company seeks permit for $174 million battery energy storage facility in South Dakota
A Florida-based company is seeking approval from South Dakota regulators to build a $174 million battery energy storage system.
What South Dakotans need to know about new laws and their rights before they vote
Reporter Meghan O’Brien talks with Samantha Chapman of the ACLU of South Dakota about the things voters need to know for the election.
State kicks off $3 million fundraising campaign for Waubay fish hatchery upgrades
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden appeared in Watertown to launch a $3 million fundraising campaign for upgrades to an eastern South Dakota fish hatchery.
Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
A South Dakota woman wants more families of Vietnam veterans to know about a program honoring those who came home from war and later died.
South Dakota’s water quality reports grow more polished and less honest
Truth becomes politically inconvenient when the agency authoring a report is aligned with the industry contributing to pollution.
The ‘principled’ stand that almost cost taxpayers an $87 million return on their investment
During the legislative session, we’re often witness to lawmakers taking a stand on principle. This can take many forms.