The Minnehaha County Commission added its name to a growing list of supporters hoping to convince the Air Force to base F-35 fighters in Sioux Falls.

The commission voted Tuesday for Chairman Dean Karsky to sign a letter of support to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink asking the Air Force to upgrade F-16s flown by the 114th Fighter Wing with the F-35.

Thune navigates turbulence to maintain leadership role in Senate

GOP colleagues vote to keep him party leader despite steep election losses and Republican angst

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