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Mitchell wastewater treatment lawsuit accuses city of botching estimate on sludge removal

Contractor argues city underestimated amount of work by more than triple required to complete job

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Sioux Falls City Attorney: Independence Day Parade snubs protected

Leaders in South Dakota law community split on legality of parade committee barring select political speech from revived July 4 procession

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State Politics

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Republicans face Democratic challengers in all delegate-chosen races minus attorney general

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Pischke to step away from official GOP duties amid felony charges

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South Dakota lawmaker faces felony election fraud charges

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

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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

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

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