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REVIEW | Breathe Bravely and Flat River Band at The Levitt: Free never sounded so good

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LETTER | Judge GOP governor hopefuls by the company they keep

On July 15, 2026, Larry Rhoden hosted a campaign event that was reportedly organized by Dan Lederman.

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Authorities ask public for help in locating South Dakota sex offender

Man convicted of sexual contact with a child has not registered since 2008

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STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Mayoral mayhem hits historic note, end of governor's race nears

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State Politics

Thousands of new voters join South Dakota GOP ahead of gubernatorial runoff

Surge follows recent trends but includes crossover registrations from Democrats looking to have a say before November

Jul 18 • Jonathan Ellis

ANALYSIS | Russell’s AG nomination, party convention mark South Dakota GOP shift

Republican delegates trended toward mavericks, outsiders for constitutional offices

Jul 7 • Joe Sneve and Dominik Dausch

TenHaken steps into South Dakota governor fray with endorsement

Sioux Falls mayor says only one candidate in GOP runoff has sound morals, ethics and character

Jul 6 • Jonathan Ellis

South Dakota senator's election fraud case brings more calls to step down

Minnehaha County GOP leaders urge Sen. Tom Pischke to resign party positions

Jul 3 • Joe Sneve and Jonathan Ellis

Another South Dakota secretary of state bounced after four years by GOP delegates

Baxter upsets Johnson at Republican convention in Rapid City

Jun 27 • Joe Sneve

Populist push falls short in South Dakota GOP contest for Public Utilities nod

Rep. Peri Pourier comes up eight votes shy as delegates nominate former lawmaker Don Haggar

Jun 27 • Joe Sneve

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LETTER | Judge GOP governor hopefuls by the company they keep

On July 15, 2026, Larry Rhoden hosted a campaign event that was reportedly organized by Dan Lederman.

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STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | Mayoral mayhem hits historic note, end of governor's race nears

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