The Dakota Scout

The Dakota Scout

Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls Southeast District council race gets third candidate in former DOC official

Brady Kerkman focusing on public safety, housing and transparency

Jonathan Ellis's avatar
Jonathan Ellis
Feb 17, 2026
∙ Paid

A former Department of Corrections employee who is now a fundraiser in the nonprofit sector has joined the growing field of candidates running for office in Sioux Falls.

Brady Kerkman has joined the race for the Southeast District. Two other candidates, Michael Crane and Sara Pankonin, are also in the race.

Sioux Falls has four council seats and the mayor’s race this June. The Southeast District will be open with the departure of David Barranco, who is running for state auditor.

State Politics

Thune touts tax cuts in meeting with South Dakota business leaders

Jonathan Ellis
·
Feb 17
Thune touts tax cuts in meeting with South Dakota business leaders

The economic benefits of a massive piece of legislation passed by Congress in July are beginning to ripple through the economy, Sen. John Thune said Monday.

Read full story
User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of The Dakota Scout.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 The Dakota Scout · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture