South Dakota News Watch, Inc.

South Dakota News Watch, Inc. A nonprofit of South Dakota journalists who tell in-depth and investigative stories, verify claims and engage with communities to identify solutions.

Do data centers lead to higher energy prices in the region? The latest fact brief:
11/13/2025

Do data centers lead to higher energy prices in the region? The latest fact brief:

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.

poll shows strong support among voters for new prison as the focus shifts to rehabilitation programs. Read the surve...
11/12/2025

poll shows strong support among voters for new prison as the focus shifts to rehabilitation programs. Read the survey results.

With the new prison authorized, new disagreements over prison programs come to the forefront.

South Dakota has more high school football classes than Texas, but do they have the most in the country?
11/11/2025

South Dakota has more high school football classes than Texas, but do they have the most in the country?

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.

“It was amazing to see people wanting to invest in their community because they’re not getting any return on their money...
11/10/2025

“It was amazing to see people wanting to invest in their community because they’re not getting any return on their money up front.” One town's solution to the crunch.

After 2 damaging derechos, 50 individuals and business owners donated $250K toward new housing with no promise of a return on their investment.

"So I think rural Americans, , will appreciate this effort to understand their place better." Conference focuses on t...
11/07/2025

"So I think rural Americans, , will appreciate this effort to understand their place better." Conference focuses on the .

Can studying a region's past help to understand it in the present? The Lost Region Recovery Project attempts to answer that question.

As the shutdown reaches a record duration, not all government employees are feeling the pinch equally.
11/06/2025

As the shutdown reaches a record duration, not all government employees are feeling the pinch equally.

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.

“Congress tends to be more visible and polarizing than the governor." How voters perceive their elected leaders and th...
11/05/2025

“Congress tends to be more visible and polarizing than the governor." How voters perceive their elected leaders and the why behind the numbers.

Most enjoy high approval ratings, though national positions are weighing on a couple. Challengers struggle with name recognition.

We’re kicking off our NewsMatch campaign at South Dakota News Watch! There’s never been a more critical time to support ...
11/04/2025

We’re kicking off our NewsMatch campaign at South Dakota News Watch!

There’s never been a more critical time to support newsrooms like ours that provide an essential public service. Through Dec. 31, NewsMatch and Dan and Arlene Kirby of Sioux Falls will match your new monthly donation 12x (or double your one-time donation), up to $1,000. This is a great opportunity to help power our work into 2026.

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High school football participation had been declining for years. Is it starting to rebound? https://buff.ly/dvDBxI0 a
11/04/2025

High school football participation had been declining for years. Is it starting to rebound? https://buff.ly/dvDBxI0 a

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.

“It’s essentially creating access to buying or selling whatever you need when you want to.” big part of $30 billion in...
11/03/2025

“It’s essentially creating access to buying or selling whatever you need when you want to.” big part of $30 billion in new transmission lines projects.
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Major new power lines are coming to South Dakota, which could provide a path for new development over the next few decades.

"If you're a practitioner in a small town, you have everything walking through the door." Incentive program helps fill l...
10/31/2025

"If you're a practitioner in a small town, you have everything walking through the door." Incentive program helps fill legal gap in rural .

"Your clients are going to be the couple down the street, the old guy across the road, your kids’ friends’ parents."

As SNAP benefits cease on Saturday because of the government shutdown, here's how many South Dakotans will be affected:
10/30/2025

As SNAP benefits cease on Saturday because of the government shutdown, here's how many South Dakotans will be affected:

A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.

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