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Mourners celebrate life of late Sioux Falls city councilor known for making others feel heard, scrutinizing government spending

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National Night Out gives Sioux Falls residents chance to meet first responders, enjoy food, fun

Annual event aims to build stronger ties between officials and community members

15 hrs ago • Jacob Brende

Judge revokes bond of alleged cryptocurrency fraudster after he contacts witnesses, blows hot

Benjamin Wiener admits to defying judge's orders just two weeks after he was released from jail pending trial

20 hrs ago • Jonathan Ellis

Gov. Larry Rhoden wins GOP nod in South Dakota governor's race

Governor cruises to runoff victory over Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden; Republican nominee advances to general election against Democrat Dan Ahlers

Jul 29 • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

Spate of embezzlement cases cost South Dakota tribal programs millions in losses

U.S. Attorney's Office secures prison sentences, indictments in cases involving stolen money

Jul 29 • Jonathan Ellis

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State Politics

Gov. Larry Rhoden wins GOP nod in South Dakota governor's race

Governor cruises to runoff victory over Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden; Republican nominee advances to general election against Democrat Dan Ahlers

Jul 29 • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

Embattled GOP state senator withdraws from race

Sen. Tom Pischke fighting charges that he committed election fraud ahead of South Dakota Republican Party convention

Jul 28 • The Dakota Scout

ELECTION DAY: Here's how South Dakota’s first governor runoff came to be

Timeline outlines campaign journey that narrowed South Dakota’s GOP field to Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden

Jul 28 • The Dakota Scout

Doeden's shortlist for South Dakota lieutenant governor takes shape

The Republican gubernatorial candidate is considering four well-known GOP figures as he prepares for next week's runoff election

Jul 25 • Joe Sneve

Erickson returns Rhoden's favor — not Doeden's

Fresh off her own victory, Sioux Falls' new mayor makes pick in South Dakota GOP governor's runoff

Jul 23 • Dominik Dausch

Doeden denies voting for Obama after Rhoden campaign releases admission

Audio clip authenticity confirmed despite accusation of Rhoden 'slicing and dicing' recording, ‘drinking on the job’

Jul 21 • Joe Sneve

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