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An interim councilor | Lobbyist distrust | Term limits | Candidate Rhoden | Leaving the Democrats | The Grinch, Moulin Rouge | Ellis '26?

Sponsored by Juna Sleep Systems & Beal Distributing | The Washington Pavilion's Darrin Smith joins the podcast to talk about his time on the City Council, lobbying and the Pavilion's upcoming shows

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Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls Council urged to keep appointment process politics free

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Nov 13
Sioux Falls Council urged to keep appointment process politics free

The Sioux Falls City Council is on the hunt for a new member.

State Politics

Gov. Larry Rhoden will enter 2026 GOP race

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Nov 12
Gov. Larry Rhoden will enter 2026 GOP race

Larry Rhoden isn’t ready to move out of the Governor’s Mansion.

Failing student achievement metrics prompt more legislative oversight

Failing student achievement metrics prompt more legislative oversight

The state’s top legislative oversight committee moved Thursday to require the Department of Education to give an annual performance update amid slumping student achievement numbers.

Sioux Falls

PEELING BACK A CENTURY | Hidden deterioration pushes Washington Pavilion rehab costs past $6.5M

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August 17, 2024
PEELING BACK A CENTURY | Hidden deterioration pushes Washington Pavilion rehab costs past $6.5M

When contractors first cracked into the exterior walls atop the Washington Pavilion, they knew a mammoth job awaited them.

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