Hansen, Karr elected to lead respective chambers

Election in House, Senate completes populist conservative sweep of chambers

Rep. Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids delivers remarks to the State House of Representatives after his election as Speaker of the House. (Austin Goss/The Dakota Scout)

PIERRE — A pair of Sioux Falls-area lawmakers have officially been elected by their peers to lead the two chambers of the South Dakota Legislature.

House and Senate state lawmakers voted to eleva…