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June 2025

Kristi Noem secretly took a cut of political donations while governor
A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company in 2023, according to ProPublica
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Author, Pro Publica
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From firearms to fees: These are the new laws going into effect July 1
State Legislature passed nearly 200 laws, include higher costs for driver's licenses and banning sanctuary cities
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Jonathan Ellis
4
Will Dusty Johnson run for governor? We could find out Monday.
Announcement to end months of speculation about the South Dakota congressman’s future
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Michael Klinski
7
Mount Rushmore fireworks for 250th celebration move a step closer to reality
South Dakota and Interior Department sign agreement to plan 2026 event
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The Dakota Scout
4
‘Duct tape' solution: TenHaken, Jamison question new prison near penitentiary
The two toured state-owned land near the existing facility in Sioux Falls
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Jonathan Ellis
11
SDPB supporters sound alarm on public media cuts
Rep. Dusty Johnson’s House vote draws response from Friends of SDPB; spokeswoman says it’s early in the process
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Todd Epp
17
Trump statue garden in budget bill; South Dakota a potential site
Tribal leaders and advocates condemn the plan as a violation of treaty rights and a desecration of Lakota sacred sites
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Todd Epp
11
SD Democratic Party: We're not picking favorites in the 2026 primaries
Party chairman responds after gubernatorial candidate says leadership 'had someone else in mind'
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Joe Sneve
Gov. Rhoden will delay special session on prison
Committee chairman Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen requests more time for Project Prison Reset Task Force to consider specific proposal
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Jonathan Ellis
3
Mitchell backlash undercuts prison task force's support for potential site
Some Project Prison Reset Task Force members say desire for facility in Davison County overstated during last week's meeting
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Joe Sneve
1
Populist pull: Governor hopefuls balance rebellion, party unity
Toby Doeden’s bid for governor pits him against fellow conservative Jon Hansen in a high-stakes battle for control of South Dakota’s populist right
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Joe Sneve
3
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