The "South Dakota Freedom Caucus" was launched at the South Dakota Republican Party convention as a way to push the party to the right. It comes at a time where the party in the Rushmore state has become particularly divided over the course of the last several months.
Chief of Staff Tim Bormann and Department of Criminal Investigations Director David Natvig were removed by Attorney General Mark Vargo mere hours after Vargo assumed the position.
South Dakota government leaders celebrated the end of abortion in South Dakota. But now, they say they want to see more laws brought on the topic, and find ways to make it easier to raise children in the state.
The Government Accountability Board has asked Sioux Falls area attorney Mark Haigh to consult them on two ethics complaints filed against Governor Kristi Noem.
A record crowd at the GOP convention opted for experience in the Attorney General’s race, and for Noem’s choice in the Lieutenant Governor’s race. However, a dark horse candidate took the day in the Secretary of State race.
Despite a group of GOP state lawmakers asking the Attorney General’s office to review the constitutionality of their dispersal in March, grants have continued to go out to providers.
"South Dakotans Decide Healthcare" hosted a virtual press conference with a variety of healthcare activists to push for Medicaid expansion in the state.
The ninth Summit of the Americas is underway and President Biden is calling for increased unity in tackling illegal migration and other issues facing the region.
Thursday night, Americans got a chance to learn about the last 10 months of the House select committee investigation into the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Jessica Bahmuller is running for the South Dakota State House in District 19. District 19 includes the communities of Parkston, Freeman, and Salem in it.
Gina Schiferl is running for the South Dakota State House in District 14. The district is located southeast of Sioux Falls. She faces two primary challengers; Taylor Rehfeldt and Tyler Tordsen.
Mary Weinheimer is running to be elected to the South Dakota State House in District 24. Cities in District 24 include Pierre, Fort Pierre, Onida, Highmore, and Philip.
Rep. Mike Weisgram (R-Fort Pierre) is running for re-election to the South Dakota House in District 24. Cities in District 24 include Pierre, Fort Pierre, Highmore, Onida and Philip.
Representative Carl Perry (R-Aberdeen) is running for re-election in the South Dakota State House District 3. The District is in Brown County, and is made up mostly of Aberdeen. Weis is one of four candidates running for two seats in the state legislature.
Representative Kaleb Weis (R-Aberdeen) is running for re-election in the South Dakota State House District 3. The District is in Brown County, and is made up mostly of Aberdeen. Weis is one of four candidates running for two seats in the state legislature.
Rick Rylance is running in the Republican primary for South Dakota State House District 3. District 3 is entirely in Brown County, and covers a majority of Aberdeen. Rylance faces three primary opponents; Carl Perry, Kaleb Weis, and Brandei Schaefbauer.
Stephanie Marty is running for the Democratic nomination in South Dakota House District 11. It is the only Democratic state legislative race on the ballot this primary season.
State Rep. John Mills (R-Volga) is running for re-election in the South Dakota State House in District 8. He currently faces two primary challengers; Lecia Summerer and Tim Reisch.
There are a number of candidates hoping to either win or retain a seat in the South Dakota Legislature in November. But before they do that, many of them must secure their party’s nomination in the June 7 primaries.
Al Novstrup is running for re-election in the District 3 State Senate race. The district is located entirely in Brown County, and accounts for most of the city of Aberdeen. He currently faces one primary challenger, Rachel Dix.