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Pischke to step away from official GOP duties amid felony charges

Dell Rapids senator still eligible to continue seeking another term in the Legislature

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South Dakota lawmaker faces felony election fraud charges

Dell Rapids Republican arrested following monthslong investigation

7 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

Smaller Sioux Falls school opt out to lower homeowner property taxes in 2027

School Board honors retiring business manager Todd Vik amid report on robust student participation numbers

10 hrs ago • Todd Epp

Company blames 'third party' in chemical drift lawsuit over damaged trees

South Dakota woman sued Wilbur-Ellis after her maples, spruce trees got hit by herbicides

13 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Lincoln County Commission sets timeline to fill vacancy

District 2 residents encouraged to apply to fill seat after Betty Otten resignation

Jun 22 • Todd Epp

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Pischke to step away from official GOP duties amid felony charges

Dell Rapids senator still eligible to continue seeking another term in the Legislature

2 hrs ago • The Dakota Scout

South Dakota lawmaker faces felony election fraud charges

Dell Rapids Republican arrested following monthslong investigation

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Johnson endorsement in Rhoden-Doeden in South Dakota GOP governor's race unlikely

Former frontrunner says he’ll support whichever Republican wins nomination in July runoff; blames late campaign attacks, shifting GOP politics for…

Jun 19 • Joe Sneve

Rhoden won't debate Doeden ahead of runoff in South Dakota GOP governor primary race

Governor's campaign accuses Aberdeen businessman of making false claims during previous forums in declining forum invitations

Jun 12 • Joe Sneve

Left-wing activists urge South Dakota Democrat to exit Senate race in favor of independent

Supporters of idea say former Democrat Bengs has edge in funding, poll numbers

Jun 12 • Joe Sneve

South Dakota state lawmaker faces warrant for alleged highway damage

Rep. Travis Ismay, R-Newell, was reelected earlier this June

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