Election Results: South Dakota voters rejected a measure that could have ended Medicaid expansion if federal funding fell, and also rejected a proposal to raise the bar for constitutional amendments to 60%. They approved a citizenship voting requirement and a trust fund for unclaimed property. Republicans won the top statewide races and kept control of the Legislature, while Democrats gained four seats—their first general-election gains since 2008. College Sports: South Dakota State opened its basketball season with a 68-66 upset of Kansas State on the road, its first win over a power-conference opponent since 2021. Public Safety: An 86-year-old Hurley man died after a three-vehicle crash near Lennox; two drivers were seriously injured. The Highway Patrol is investigating. Water and Technology: SDSU Extension and the state Water Resources Institute will host a Nov. 5 symposium in Brookings on AI infrastructure, including its potential demands on water and energy and possible benefits for rural communities. Agriculture: Despite drought, South Dakota’s sunflower harvest is ahead of its usual pace, and industry officials expect above-average yields and oil content.