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Toby Doeden allegedly attacked while attending sporting event in Aberdeen

Police make arrest after receiving report of 'threats made against a political candidate,' campaign links confrontation with Charlie Kirk fallout

Sep 14 •

Elbows flying early in South Dakota governor’s race

GOP primary intensifies amid allegations of bullying, bribery and arm-twisting

Sep 12 •

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Congressional primary likely for South Dakota Dems

Former USDA Rural Development director becomes party’s third to enter U.S. House race

Sep 9 •

Rhoden's prison chief quits as $650M vote on penitentiary replacement looms

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko submits resignation amid calls for her ouster that began in June

Sep 2 •

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Wasko ultimatum tests South Dakota's $650M prison plan

19 more lawmakers call upon Gov. Larry Rhoden to fire Department of Corrections secretary ahead of special session vote

Sep 2 •

Energy, pipelines loom over GOP contest for South Dakota regulator job

Public Utilities Commission race heating up with candidacies of Don Haggar, Jim Mehlhaff; Amanda Radke also considered potential candidate

Sep 1 •

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