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Former US senator Larry Pressler 'reminisces' with Joe Biden during Sioux Falls visit

Humboldt native, who worked with former president during overlapping terms in U.S. Senate, calls for nation's leaders to debate 'more intelligently and…

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ONE & DONE | GOP voters scuttle reelection prospects of a dozen one-term incumbents

Populists who rode wave of victory in 2024 don't have the same mojo in 2026

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Defeat leaves Dusty Johnson, Republicans at political crossroads

Doeden claims credit for ending South Dakota congressman’s 'political career;' Johnson silent on GOP runoff, future

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Doeden, Rhoden headed to July runoff to settle GOP governor nomination

Aberdeen businessman takes top spot with governor edging congressman in South Dakota Republican primary

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Minnehaha County slow count delays South Dakota primary results

Vote tabulation stretched into early Wednesday, leaving governor’s race, legislative contests, Sioux Falls races unresolved

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Too close to call: South Dakota GOP governor's race likely settled in July

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