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Column: A Vote for Convenience

By John Gossom Yesterday

Tuesday’s school board election for Sioux Falls may have had a measly 3.7% turnout, but lack of convenience is certainly not to blame.

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Former South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds
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Rounds Hires Campaign Consultant with South Dakota History

By Associated Press Yesterday

Former Gov. Mike Rounds' campaign for the U.S. Senate has hired a Republican political consultant known for his role in a prior Senate race in South Dakota.

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Rapid City Council Member Criticized Again

By Associated Press 2 weeks ago

Rapid City Council member accused of making racist comments to a black TV reporter last fall is being criticized again, this time for allegedly confronting a black man at a recent debate of mayoral candidates.

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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

By Drew Weisholtz 2 weeks ago | TheFW

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine.

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Do your Homework Before Dealing with Out-of-State Vendors

By Madeline Shields 2 weeks ago

The South Dakota Department of Revenue is warning people to use common sense when hiring a transient vendor to do home repair this summer.

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David Anderson Appointed to South Dakota House of Representatives

By Associated Press 2 weeks ago

Farmer and businessman David L. Anderson has been appointed to the vacant seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

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Senator Mark Johnston
South Dakota Legislature

Sen. Mark Johnston Resigning to Take Sanford Post

By Associated Press 4 weeks ago

The Sioux Falls Republican from District 12 says he is accepting a vice president position with Sanford Health. His resignation is effective at the end of the month. He has served in the Senate the past three sessions.

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South Dakota State Capitol Building
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Lawmakers Studying Possible Changes in Staff

By Associated Press 4 weeks ago

A South Dakota legislative panel has decided to have an outside agency review the operation of the Legislature's professional staff.

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South Dakota State Capitol Building
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Column: State Legislature Should Be Full-Time

By John Gossom April 1, 2013

PIERRE - There are few things more maligned than the professional politician. They are just about as popular as cockroaches, but unlike the unwelcome insects, full-time legislators would actually do the state of South Dakota some good.

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Tim Johnson
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Column: Johnson Retirement Could Spell Trouble for Democrats

By John Gossom March 27, 2013

PIERRE - In order to take control of the Senate, Republicans would need to pick up 6 seats. This opening represents a prime opportunity for them to gain one, as there is not a Democratic heir apparent in this deeply red state.

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