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Gov. Rhoden spotlight moves from prison to GOP primary

Ian Fury hints at Union Center rancher seeking full term in Governor's Mansion

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Joe Sneve
Sep 26, 2025
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Gov. Larry Rhoden is greeted by Sergeant-at-Arms leaders Sept. 23, 2025, in the South Dakota State House. (Joe Sneve / The Dakota Scout)

Coming off his most significant political victory in eight months as South Dakota’s top executive, Gov. Larry Rhoden’s long-anticipated decision on his 2026 plans could be imminent.

That’s the scuttle after a spokesman for Rhoden took to social media to suggest that South Dakota doesn’t need a new governor following Rhoden’s victory in securing funding for a new men’s prison during a special session Sept. 23.

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Judge blocks USD from placing professor on administrative leave for Charlie Kirk post

Judge blocks USD from placing professor on administrative leave for Charlie Kirk post

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