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Dusty Johnson, residents tee off on post office as oversight leader vows South Dakota visit

Service deteriorating to the point where business and commerce are suffering

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Future Fund deadlock reflects deeper wedge over economic development in South Dakota

Measure to take authority from governor's office called a 'compromise' as calls to dismantle program gain traction

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Fatal dairy lagoon gas prompts widow's lawsuit

5,000-head Viborg dairy denies liability in the death of man working on pump

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Judge dismisses Brandon schools, police from lawsuits stemming from hate crime investigation

High school girls arrested after small black baby dolls found hanging in restroom

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Future Fund deadlock reflects deeper wedge over economic development in South Dakota

Measure to take authority from governor's office called a 'compromise' as calls to dismantle program gain traction

11 hrs ago • Joe Sneve

Protocols for divvying out Future Fund cash outlined in executive order

Governor's Office of Economic Development administers fund used to lure businesses to South Dakota

Jan 15 • Todd Epp

First Rhoden-era State of the Tribes marks thaw in South Dakota-tribal relations

Tribal leaders get 'impromptu' meeting with state officials, governor

Jan 15 • Joe Sneve

South Dakota to test early court oversight for people charged with crimes

Supreme Court Chief Justice announces pretrial services pilot that would start supervision, treatment and risk assessments before conviction

Jan 14 • Joe Sneve

Governor ties South Dakota's economic future to U.S. defense, national security

Coalescing ag, energy, banking prowess with national security focus of Rhoden's State of the State address

Jan 14 • Joe Sneve

Budget pressures push South Dakota toward reserve funds

State finance officials warn of flat revenues, rising Medicaid costs as lawmakers open 2026 session

Jan 14 • Todd Epp

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