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National debt drives GOP U.S. Senate challenge
Justin McNeal, West River Navy vet, businessman challenges two-term Sen. Mike Rounds over deficit spending
 • Jonathan Ellis
VIEWPOINT | Don’t undermine South Dakota’s successful trust industry
Guest column by Terra Larson, South Dakota Trust Association
Toby's Babe Ruth call | The Doeden entourage | 'Simplifying' Sioux Falls civics | Double runoff? | A bunk tax filing or a false residency …
Sponsors JUNA SLEEP SYSTEMS & BEAL DISTRIBUTING | Toby Doeden returns to the Scouting Lounge ahead of the GOP primary for governor; and SF Simplified's…
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Brookings man accused of heisting $78K worth of diamond rings from jeweler
Stolen diamonds recovered, suspect jailed in break-in case
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Abortion access group sues Gov. Larry Rhoden, Attorney General Marty Jackley
Mayday Health, former state senator, allege impending law violates First Amendment
 • Jonathan Ellis
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Doeden guarantees GOP primary victory, says runoff won’t be needed
Four-way GOP governor race nears finish as Hansen, Johnson, Rhoden joust with Aberdeen businessman before South Dakota's June 2 election
 • Joe Sneve
South Dakota lawmaker won’t resign as tax status probed in Minnehaha County
State Sen. Tamara Grove says Sioux Falls owner-occupied filing was an 'omission'; officials reviewing tax implications
 • Joe Sneve and Dominik Dausch
Indian Country lawmaker claims Sioux Falls owner-occupied home on tax filings
Residency of South Dakota Sen. Tamara Grove scrutinized; tribal leaders, District 26 constituents can't corroborate legislator's community involvement
 • Dominik Dausch
Wife of cancer-struck Republican will seek South Dakota auditor nomination in his place
Catherine Barranco to carry on campaign after David Barranco's diagnosis
 • The Dakota Scout
'I have cancer': South Dakota auditor hopeful opens up on diagnosis
More medical tests underway for David Barranco as Sioux Falls city councilor's treatment plan develops
 • The Dakota Scout
South Dakota Democrats book Joe Biden to headline party banquet
Former president set to give keynote at June 5 McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls
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