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STRAIGHT OUTTA PIERRE | South Dakota legislators disciplined before school discipline debate; Week One brings seating charts, déjà vu

Sharp, snappy and South Dakotan — an anonymous shot of insight with a twist of sarcasm

Jan 20, 2026
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Republican hopefuls in South Dakota's 2026 governor's race agree to April debates

Republican hopefuls in South Dakota's 2026 governor's race agree to April debates

Chad Garnes
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December 19, 2025
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The first week of the South Dakota legislative session is in the books, and Pierre wasted no time reminding everyone that while the faces change, the rhythms never do.

Before we even get to policy, let’s start with the moment that perfectly captured Week One.

Before the House Education Committee ever gaveled in, the Legislature delivered its first lesson in classroom management, and it wasn’t aimed at the students.

SCOUTING REPORT | Aberdeen runway woes, nailing drug runners, budding artists, AFP's new captain

SCOUTING REPORT | Aberdeen runway woes, nailing drug runners, budding artists, AFP's new captain

Jonathan Ellis
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Jan 18
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