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Secretary of State Monae Johnson signs agreement with DOJ on same day Democrats threaten lawsuit

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Let Sioux Falls Vote launches petition drive to refer the City Council's approval of Gemini Capital land use application for hyperscale data center

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Man accused in beheading sues after more than three years in jail, not-guilty verdict

Jeremiah Peacemaker sues Watertown, state of South Dakota after prosecution in 2020 murder

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DNC threatens South Dakota over voter data sharing with Trump administration

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Majority Leader John Thune shares his list of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Democrats

South Dakota's senior senator opens up about losing temper during government shutdown

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Jackley to take aim at prison smugglers, AI generated porn in drafted legislation

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Rep. Dusty Johnson criticizes Gov. Larry Rhoden's commitment to K-12 education

Rhoden included no funding increase in next year's state budget; Johnson says students should be 'top priority'

Dec 15, 2025 • Jonathan Ellis

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Gov. Rhoden's office, Jackley say Mayday Health’s campaign might violate state's strict abortion and telemedicine laws

Dec 9, 2025 • Joe Sneve

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