Archive - State Politics of The Dakota Scout

Gov. Rhoden spotlight moves from prison to GOP primary

Ian Fury hints at Union Center rancher seeking full term in Governor's Mansion

Sep 26 •

Republican lawmaker challenging Sec. of State Johnson after voter roll dustup

Election integrity allies turn rivals in South Dakota secretary of state race

Sep 22 •

Gov. Rhoden, lawmakers promised new prison won't face cost overruns

Contractors pen letter vowing to keep South Dakota men's prison within proposed $650 million budget

Sep 19 •

Trump’s South Dakota dominance fuels GOP congressional clash

Crabtree, Jackley make MAGA appeal while courting Republican voters in U.S. House of Representatives race

Sep 19 •

Toby Doeden allegedly attacked while attending sporting event in Aberdeen

Police make arrest after receiving report of 'threats made against a political candidate,' campaign links confrontation with Charlie Kirk fallout

Sep 14 •

Elbows flying early in South Dakota governor’s race

GOP primary intensifies amid allegations of bullying, bribery and arm-twisting

Sep 12 •

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Congressional primary likely for South Dakota Dems

Former USDA Rural Development director becomes party’s third to enter U.S. House race

Sep 9 •

Rhoden's prison chief quits as $650M vote on penitentiary replacement looms

Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko submits resignation amid calls for her ouster that began in June

Sep 2 •

The Dakota Scout

Wasko ultimatum tests South Dakota's $650M prison plan

19 more lawmakers call upon Gov. Larry Rhoden to fire Department of Corrections secretary ahead of special session vote

Sep 2 •

Energy, pipelines loom over GOP contest for South Dakota regulator job

Public Utilities Commission race heating up with candidacies of Don Haggar, Jim Mehlhaff; Amanda Radke also considered potential candidate

Sep 1 •

August 2025

South Dakota troops join Trump’s law and order push in Washington, D.C.

Gov. Rhoden deploys Rapid City guard unit to nation's capital

Aug 31 •

Rhoden says nuclear energy could be regional electricity source

S.D. governor joined by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen in Dakota Dunes to discuss issues their states share

Aug 26 •

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