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Apr 16, 2026
Guest column by Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen
Primary battles take shape across South Dakota’s top political bouts
Commissioner Jim Schmidt's departure puts Canton-based government at crossroads
Apr 15, 2026
Election officials say statutory deadlines, candidate filing volumes delayed ballot printing
RV voter laws, expanded eligibility checks and merged local races add complexity for voters, county auditors alike
May 14, 1938 - April 9, 2026
Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm
Dam washed out after deluge, wiping out campgrounds, trails and beloved lake
