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Todd Epp

Todd Epp is a writer and lawyer from Harrisburg, S.D. He is also the editor and publisher of Northern Plains News, a digital news service covering South Dakota and the Upper Midwest. Besides practicing law, Todd has been a broadcast journalist in South Dakota at S.D. Public TV, KSFY-TV and KDLT-TV and in Kansas at KTWU-TV. In the summer of 2013, Todd returned from an 18 month stint as a consultant at the Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. He is married to Donna Osment-Epp, Ph.D. and has two adult children, Sarah and Matt.
Cari Leidholt, S.D. Department of Public Safety, explains locations of Canton homes in need of repair, cleanup or disinfecting to Lt. Gov. Matt Michels.
Cari Leidholt, S.D. Department of Public Safety, explains locations of Canton homes in need of repair, cleanup or disinfecting to Lt. Gov. Matt Michels.

Helping With Mental Health Needs Also Part of Recovery After Canton Flooding

By Todd Epp June 26, 2014

CANTON, S.D. -- Along the streets of this southeast South Dakota community, piles of carpeting, plywood and house furnishings pinpoint where recent heavy rains overwhelmed sump pumps, storm sewers and basements

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First Woman Gubernatorial Candidate Chooses Woman for Running Mate

By Todd Epp June 25, 2014

State Rep. Susan Wismer, this month’s winner of the South Dakota Democratic primary for governor, has named her running mate.

“Today I announced former legislator, mother, wife, nurse and activist Suzy Blake in this historic campaign,” Wismer said before reporters and supporters in the downtown Sioux Falls public library Wednesday morning

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Government Is Run By Those Who Show Up – But What If No One Does?

By Todd Epp June 4, 2014

(NPN) -- Those who show up, the late Gov. George Mickelson liked to tell us journalists at his Friday news conferences during the South Dakota legislative session, run the government. But what if no one shows up?

That’s the dismaying outcome of Tuesday’s South Dakota primary election

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State Rep. Stace Nelson addresses the media and supporters May 30, 2014 at a news conference at the Sioux Falls Public Library Main Branch. NPN photo by Todd Epp, used with permission.
State Rep. Stace Nelson addresses the media and supporters May 30, 2014 at a news conference at the Sioux Falls Public Library Main Branch. NPN photo by Todd Epp, used with permission.

Nelson Blames Rounds for Possible Hot Springs VA Closure

By Todd Epp May 31, 2014

SIOUX FALLS (NPN) — In a wide-ranging news conference Friday, state Rep. Stace Nelson continued his attacks on Republic primary front-runner Mike Rounds and added a new charge — that the former governor precipitated the Department of Veterans Affairs desire to close the VA hospital in Hot Springs

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Republican U.S. Senate candidates Dr. Annette Bosworth, state Rep. Stace Nelson and Maj. Jason Ravnsborg prior to the the taping of their forum May 30, 2014 at the Wegner Library at the USD Medical School in Sioux Falls. Photo by Todd Epp, NPN, used with permission.
Republican U.S. Senate candidates Dr. Annette Bosworth, state Rep. Stace Nelson and Maj. Jason Ravnsborg prior to the the taping of their forum May 30, 2014 at the Wegner Library at the USD Medical School in Sioux Falls. Photo by Todd Epp, NPN, used with permission.

3 of 5 GOP U.S. Senate Candidates Attend Forum Taping Friday

By Todd Epp May 31, 2014

SIOUX FALLS (NPN) — In a moderator-less format, three of the five Republican candidates for U.S. Senate discussed a number of issues facing the state and nation days before the June 3 primary.

In a unique format that did not include a moderator, Dr

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Bosworth Says Political Comments Harsh Against Her, Women

By Todd Epp May 27, 2014

(NPN) Standing in front of a hand painted “anarchy” symbol, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth held an unorthodox news conference in a small, sweltering storefront in Sioux Falls and condemned what she says are profane comments about her

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