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Recent Fact Briefs from South Dakota News Watch
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
July 14, 2026
Will Christine Erickson be first female mayor of South Dakota’s biggest cities?
Michael Klinski
no
July 9, 2026
Does a ruling bar SD from adding differing health warnings to pesticide labels?
Emily DeCock
yes
July 7, 2026
Did SD have country’s lowest GDP growth in early 2026?
Michael Klinski
yes
July 7, 2026
Was a SD storm’s wind gust among the strongest in US history?
Michael Klinski
yes
July 5, 2026
Are lieutenant governor picks always announced after the nominee is selected?
Emily DeCock
no
