The mystery of the bogus candidates | 3 theories | 2020's sus count | What a county party does | Courting Dominion | Ballot drought | K-12 superintendent shoutouts

Apr 17, 2026

The mystery of the bogus candidates | 3 theories | 2020's sus count | What a county party does | Courting Dominion | Ballot drought | K-12 superintendent shoutouts

The mystery of the bogus candidates | 3 theories | 2020's sus count | What a county party does | Courting Dominion | Ballot drought | K-12 superintendent shoutouts

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OBITUARY | Katherine Ann Frank, 26

OBITUARY | Katherine Ann Frank, 26

March 22, 2000 – Oct. 12, 2026

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LETTER | When you vote in November, pretend Trump is on the ballot

LETTER | When you vote in November, pretend Trump is on the ballot

Submitted by Jerry Wilson, Vermillion

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USD's Gestring announces retirement

USD's Gestring announces retirement

Board of Regents will start looking for next university president this fall

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Death penalty possible for Sioux Falls man accused of killing Minnehaha County deputy

Death penalty possible for Sioux Falls man accused of killing Minnehaha County deputy

Charges against Brandon Oetken now include first-degree premeditated murder of a law enforcement officer following death of Deputy Katherine Frank

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