The projects that TIFs built: How SD is using program
To highlight some of the projects that tax increment financing districts have helped fund, here are 10 examples in South Dakota from the past 20 years.| South Dakota News Watch
To highlight some of the projects that tax increment financing districts have helped fund, here are 10 examples in South Dakota from the past 20 years.| South Dakota News Watch
While the Legislature works to address teacher pay, groups like Educators Rising tap current students to consider a future career in education| South Dakota News Watch
Rollback of climate regulations in Trump administration highlights policy differences between South Dakota and Minnesota.| South Dakota News Watch
USDA spokesperson says cutting roughly $1 billion in federal funding for locally grown food for schools and charities signals "a return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives."| South Dakota News Watch
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Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public stations run by tribes after federal cuts.| South Dakota News Watch
The Aberdeen businessman boosted Republican populist candidates in last year's legislative primaries and is exploring his own run in 2026.| South Dakota News Watch
Gov. Larry Rhoden and U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune received higher marks for their job performance than the former governor.| South Dakota News Watch
A survey of 500 Republican voters in South Dakota showed that nearly three-quarters approve of Trump’s presidential leadership so far in 2025.| South Dakota News Watch
Survey of 500 Republicans shows Jackley in third place as contenders begin to emerge for 2026 primary showdown.| South Dakota News Watch
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Vote aligns policy with a state law passed this year to allow concealed carry weapons on state's 10 universities and tech schools.| South Dakota News Watch
Budget cut was to 1 South Dakota State agricultural program; 3 other public and tribal universities take $1.6M hit.| South Dakota News Watch
"We get the kids that fall through the cracks, and the mission is to take someone from poverty and give them an education and training."| South Dakota News Watch
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.| South Dakota News Watch
The former Republican who believes in limited government and a strong border faces long odds against incumbent Dusty Johnson.| South Dakota News Watch
Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.| South Dakota News Watch
outdoors, arts, culture, religion, sports| South Dakota News Watch
From fields of grass to fields of dreams: First $50 million project would provide indoor space for basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track and sports performance.| South Dakota News Watch
Norwegian American Historical Association lost $300,000 history grant but will try to forge ahead with project.| South Dakota News Watch
A developing list on the effects of federal job cuts, program reductions and hiring freezes in the state.| South Dakota News Watch
A new law that will be in effect this fall allows students and faculty to lawfully conceal carry firearms and weapons on public campuses.| South Dakota News Watch
Effects at the National Weather Service offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include unfilled jobs and fewer weather balloons.| South Dakota News Watch
Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.| South Dakota News Watch
Supporters and critics of the plan to eliminate the department weigh in on how it could affect the state of South Dakota.| South Dakota News Watch
"What happened here? What changed in South Dakota politics when a Hand County farmer ends up as chair of the GOP?"| South Dakota News Watch
Uncertainty surrounding American trade policies could rattle an already fragile agricultural outlook.| South Dakota News Watch
“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.| South Dakota News Watch
The transition could be the first time a South Dakota governor hands over the reins of power during a legislative session.| South Dakota News Watch
Voter opinions on Noem, Thune, Johnson, Rounds and Jackley and their possible next steps.| South Dakota News Watch
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.| South Dakota News Watch
Federal money slated to improve 200 water and sewer systems across the state but must be spent: 'An investment in our future.'| South Dakota News Watch
The first in a series of South Dakota News Watch-Chiesman Center for Democracy polls about several political topics in the state.| South Dakota News Watch
