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During a short March 2020 press conference, Gov. Kristi Noem said "should" 13 times. Seth Tupper analyzes the inaction packed into that word and its legacy.

Our Dakota Political Junkie discusses who really owns the Missouri River and who has the right to use it. We dive into the tricky subject of water politics.

Our Dakota Political Junkies conversation explores the language Gov. Kristi Noem uses and the stories she tells about her political origins and priorities.

Can politicians on both sides of the aisle come together to reach a spending deal? Our Dakota Political Junkies bring their analysis of national news headlines.

Seth Tupper watched Gov. Kristi Noem and former President Donald Trump from the press pen. He describes a bizarre moment during the Rapid City rally.

One in 10 counties experience what experts call persistent poverty. That means these counties have had a poverty rate of 20% or higher since the 1980s.

Our Dakota Political Junkies dive into the reporting around South Dakota's worker recruitment campaign. Are the claims in the ads accurate? Who's paying for them?

The Israel-Hamas war comes at a time of political instability in the U.S. House of Representatives and as presidential candidates make their voices heard.

Can you be a Midwesterner even if you live outside of the region's boundaries? We explore the "norms" of the average Midwesterner and what it means to deviate from them.

Seth Tupper, editor-in-chief of South Dakota Searchlight, breaks down two of his recent commentaries, one on a tarnished partnership and the other on a celebrated legacy.