DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record

Skeleton judged to be one of the largest and most complete ever unearthed was excavated on a ranch in South Dakota

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

America’s top ten cheapest states for 2026 where you can beat inflation

To beat inflation, consider moving to states like Ohio, the Dakotas, or West Virginia

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in July 2026

In July 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 403 elections across seven states. These include two statewide elections, 19 special elections held to fill vacancies in five states, and two recall elections in one state.

Ballotpedia · Jun 26

Mark Milk Whose Life Sentence Kristi Noem Commuted Is Charged Over Teen Niece's Fatal Cocaine Case

Mark Milk, a South Dakota man, faces federal charges related to his niece's death, reigniting debate over the state's clemency system after his life sentence was commuted by Governor Kristi Noem.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

Kristi Noem under scrutiny after man she freed faces charges in niece’s death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Party control informs state legislative competitiveness trends ahead of 2026 elections

Across 31 states with completed candidate filing data, an average of 23% of incumbent state legislators are running in contested primaries this year — the second-highest share since 2010, trailing only 2022. At the same time, the average share of open seats, at 17.4%, is the second-lowest since 2010.

Ballotpedia · Jun 17

Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden to face off in first-ever primary runoff for South Dakota governor

Incumbent Larry Rhoden and Toby Doeden are running in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff is the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the…

Ballotpedia · Jun 17

Candidates endorsed by RECs won 88% of primary races across five states in June 2 elections

Endorsements are one of the ways voters learn who candidates are and what they stand for — especially in down-ballot races where little other information is available. Ballotpedia tracks endorsements from organizations we call Recognized Endorsement Contributors (RECs): groups ranging from labor unions and advocacy organizations to newspaper editorial boards…

Ballotpedia · Jun 12

How a US hospital is working to solve a hometown housing shortage with first-of-its-kind funding

Like many employers across South Dakota, Fall River Health is grappling with a persistent worker shortage

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

Roll Call · Jun 11