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
Tax increment financing (TIF) districts have become a go-to tool for cities and counties to spur economic development. As the number of TIFs grows, so does the debate.| South Dakota News Watch
Conflicting answers to a residents' question about a TIF in Mitchell highlights concerns about if tax increment financing districts are being done correctly.| 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
At a celebration of new citizenship for immigrants held at Mount Rushmore hosted by Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem, the ongoing national crackdown on illegal immigration was never mentioned.| 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
Internal investigation still ongoing almost a year after a man was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals Service officers in Yankton Reservation.| 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
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
While the $650 million project was a contentious issue, the need to help repeat offenders received a lot of agreement.| South Dakota News Watch
Daylong special session will end with fifth vote on proposed men's facility. “The only way this prison will cost $1 billion is if we keep kicking the can down the road.”| South Dakota News Watch
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 dust hasn’t settled from their tussle over troop deployment. The question over federal intrusion into state and metropolitan jurisdiction continues as its two opposing advocates prepare to squa…| Our Weekly
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
News Watch and USD's Chiesman Center for Democracy polled 500 South Dakotans on the gubernatorial election, Kristi Noem, Donald Trump and more.| 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
