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Department of Corrections builder predicts new Sioux Falls prison won't cost $650M

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Early voting starting unevenly across South Dakota

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Environmental group calls on elected officials to move away from fossil fuels

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South Dakota Independent's first quarter haul sets new pace for non-GOP Senate hopefuls

Brian Bengs' early fundraising highest for non-Republican candidate in nearly two decades

Apr 21 • Joe Sneve

Secretary of State's Office warned Legislature more than a year ago about ballot delays

Lawmakers rejected Monae Johnson's efforts to change petition deadlines, registered mail loophole

Apr 17 • Jonathan Ellis

Senate, congressional hopefuls join governor's race on South Dakota Republican primary ballots

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Apr 16 • The Dakota Scout

Early voting stalled across South Dakota

Election officials say statutory deadlines, candidate filing volumes delayed ballot printing

Apr 15 • Jonathan Ellis and Joe Sneve

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