Marty Jackley defeats Nikki Gronli to succeed Dusty Johnson while Mike Rounds turns back an independent challenge from Brian Bengs

Governor faced contentious primary, historic runoff to make general election

Insurer, health system accuse each other of driving up health care costs

Extended podcast interviews, exclusive reporting gave South Dakota voters inside look at the governor’s race, Senate showdown, congressional competitors, Secretary of State match, would-be regulators' campaigns

Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm