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
Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.| South Dakota News Watch
Ray Robinson left his Alabama home to take part in 1973 South Dakota uprising, but he never returned. He is likely buried on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.| South Dakota News Watch
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Zander Zephier was shot after law enforcement used pepper spray and entered the basement of his family's home on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.| 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
Attorneys can go their entire career without any mandatory training or continuing education while other licensed occupations require annual or biennial training to remain on the job.| South Dakota News Watch
Survey also found mixed results on the performance of state legislators during the 2025 session.| South Dakota News Watch
Questions remain about Zander Zephier's death, including the use of pepper spray and the decision to enter the house without more negotiation.| 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