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Recent Fact Briefs from South Dakota News Watch
August 13, 2026
Is it legal to wear only body paint as clothing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?
Emily DeCock
no
August 11, 2026
Does SD require campaign signs to come down after elections?
Michael Klinski
yes
August 6, 2026
Did Gov. Larry Rhoden increase fees to obtain a concealed carry permit?
Emily DeCock
no
August 4, 2026
Are red light cameras illegal in South Dakota?
Michael Klinski
yes
August 4, 2026
Are all polling places for SD’s runoff election the same as the primary?
Emily DeCock
no
July 23, 2026
Is SD the only state with 35% election runoff rule?
Michael Klinski
yes
July 21, 2026
Fact brief: Was Denny Sanford South Dakota’s only billionaire?
Emily DeCock
yes
July 16, 2026
Is it illegal for the South Dakota state government to run a deficit?
Emily DeCock
yes
