"Horses hear what is not spoken." How equine therapy helps children and adults -- and is covered by insurance.

When was the last time South Dakota's electoral votes went to a non-Republican? The latest fact brief:

"I don't want to just take for granted that it was assumed that Smithfield would stay here, because it wasn't." Potential impacts of Smithfield's move.

"What you're hearing from communities is we want to see thoughtful economic development." #SouthDakota lawmakers debate #datacenters

What are South Dakota's child marriage laws and how do they compare to other states? The latest fact brief:

"Children are entering schools without the experience and exposures they need to be ready to learn.” New data shows a lot of #SouthDakota kids not ready for school.

Where Pierre stacks up in size of U.S. capital cities.

"There's no questions asked. We haven't turned anybody away for food." #SouthDakota communities fill rural food needs.

State and city officials announced Monday that Smithfield Foods is moving, opening up prime property near downtown Sioux Falls.

"If you want to work as a parent, you have to take your kids somewhere." #Redfield #SouthDakota gets creative in filling its #childcare need.

A Madison High School graduate and former Sioux Falls attorney is leading the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Family of Zander Zephier sues U.S. Marshals Service for his 2024 death north of Wagner.

Trivia question: Who was the first South Dakota-born player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? The answer in our latest fact brief:

"I do have concerns that we're trying to do too much all at once." An assessment of the #SouthDakota GOP governor candidate property tax proposals.

5th grader wins #SouthDakota State Spelling Bee in 19th round.

The latest changes in #SouthDakota #media.

A 2023 study showed what areas of the country are underserved by ambulance services. The latest fact brief:

"oftentimes those individual counties are surprised by the needs in their county that maybe are different than what we see overall in the state.” Top calls for help to #SouthDakota's 211.

More than 10 states have complied with the DOJ's order to share voter rolls, while other states are being sued.

"We’re dipping our toes into the theater of becoming developers." Habitat expands from 1-house-at-a-time to entire developments. The potential impact on 9 #SouthDakota cities.

#SouthDakota native Grey Zabel will be on the field when the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks meet in Super Bowl 60. Read more about him and see photos below.

"Cohousing doesn't just create houses. It creates a community. And it does that very intentionally." Read about a #housing solution that's new to #SouthDakota.

What happens next after judge declares a mistrial in the case against Nick Tilsen.

Can non-Native Americans hunt on tribal lands? The latest fact brief:

"What they’re doing now is the homework to get their heads wrapped around what’s there." Renewed interest in #SouthDakota's rare minerals.

The Southeast region of South Dakota has caught up to its western counterpart in tourism revenue the past few years. The latest Fact Brief:

What to know about the case against Nick Tilsen.

What #SouthDakota women who work in #agriculture want.

A viral social media post warned of 'exploding' trees in South Dakota this weekend. The truth is not quite as exciting:

"You've just got to make sure we can prove that there'll be self-sustaining going forward once those one-time dollars are gone." How federal funds could impact #rural #healthcare in #SouthDakota.

Martin Luther King Jr. visited Sioux Falls in Jan. 1961, two years before his 'I Have a Dream' speech. The latest fact brief:

"It’s new territory and it’s scary and we need to get a handle on it." #SouthDakota's education secretary says schools need options in handling unruly students.

"It’s an honor to welcome students from across the state and celebrate their hard work, curiosity and love of learning." Who's taking part and how to attend #SouthDakota State Spelling Bee, sponsored South Dakota News Watch and DWU.

The iconic M Hill has has showcased South Dakota Mines in Rapid City for more than 100 years, but was it the first big university letter in the U.S.?

The state of state-tribal relations in #SouthDakota and the outlook for it in the governor's race.

Native American tribes from across the country have reported that some of their tribal members have been detained. The latest Fact Brief:

"Maybe we can have respectful discussions and find good compromises, but it could also become a rodeo-and-a-half, too." What to know about this year's #SouthDakota Legislature.

Meet our new politics and statehouse reporter, Alexander Rifaat. He most recently wrote about taxes in DC and has moved to Pierre to report year-round on state government and politics. Read his bio and other SD News Watch updates at buff.ly/LAfLHBP

"We're not going to stop every accident, but you’ll have a better chance to avoid it or it will become much less severe." See before and after pics of a major #SouthDakota #BlackHills highway rebuild.

How much power could a planned hyperscale data center in Sioux Falls use? The latest fact brief:

Read the latest on #SouthDakota prison staffing levels ahead of debate over funding for new women's prison in #RapidCity.

As South Dakota prepares to convene its 100th Legislative session, how does its duration compare to other states?

"Going from farm to fork is very challenging." #SouthDakota organic farm numbers drop despite demand for products. Read how they're responding.

South Dakota's congressional delegation all issued statements after the United States' arrest of Venezuela's president.

"Energy is everywhere:" Read about and watch videos of #SouthDakota students training to make $70K+ 6 months after graduation.

South Dakota's unemployment rate has stayed in the range of 2% for several years. The latest fact brief:

Our end-of-year fundraising campaign ends TONIGHT at midnight and we are just $22,000 and THREE NEW DONORS short of our goal. If you give today, your contribution (up to $1,000) will be matched. Thank you! buff.ly/KykvaRG

“It's that sense of belonging. People want to be a part of something." #SouthDakota's community theaters adjust to changing entertainment choices.

There are more than 7,000 Hutterites in South Dakota in about 60 colonies. The latest fact brief:

"Every reservation has their own own cultural pieces, their own stories, they have their own museums." #SouthDakota tribal #tourism gets a boost.