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Thune defends airstrikes on Iran, made privy to military plans ahead of U.S.-Israel assault

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Economic development tug-o-war gripping South Dakota political climate

Recent history fueling scrutiny around public-private partnerships as skeptics gain sway

16 hrs ago • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

Sioux Falls airport expansion throttles takeoff without financial security

$130M terminal overhaul at Joe Foss Field moves forward with only partial funding guaranteed

Feb 28 • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

South Dakota senator cites Capitol dysfunction in decision to end Congressional run

Crabtree puts support behind Jackley in U.S. House race

Feb 27 • Joe Sneve

‘Nibbling around the edges’: South Dakota leaders concede limited progress on tax relief

Governor launches legislative-inspired website as Republican and Democratic lawmakers say no comprehensive fix reached yet

Feb 26 • Joe Sneve

Housing downpayment assistance idea falls short of two-thirds majority

House nixes idea to establish $5 million revolving loan fund for buyers of manufactured homes

Feb 26 • Todd Epp

Rhoden: No assurance full-strength South Dakota Senate staves legislative discord

Governor weighs in on this week's Senate clash that put spotlight on tie-breaking power of state's lieutenant governor

Feb 26 • Joe Sneve

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Dawn Hoeke to succeed Joan Mahoney, who is retiring after 36 years in the Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School System

Feb 27

Lincoln County Commission rejects data center moratorium

Residents press commissioners with concerns about upending agrarian way of life

Feb 25 • Todd Epp

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District officials: 1% funding increase from South Dakota Capitol won't close funding gap

Feb 25 • Todd Epp

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