BOX ELDER — Political newcomer and Aberdeen businessman Tony Doeden will face Gov. Larry Rhoden in a Republican primary runoff election on July 28. As of Wednesday morning, Doeden received 31% of the vote, while Rhoden received 25%. Rep. Dusty Johnson received 23%, and House Speaker Jon Hanson garnered 21%. South Dakota law requires a […]
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BOX ELDER — What began as a family vacation to the Black Hills has led Ben Markwardt and his family to plant themselves, and their faith, in the Box Elder community. While camping and exploring attractions in the Black Hills, Markwardt said his family realized two things: the community was rapidly growing, and there were […]
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BOX ELDER — The Douglas School District is celebrating longtime educator, coach and administrator Sean Gholson. Gholson was recently named the new Douglas Middle School principal. Gholson has served as Douglas High School assistant principal for the past five years, but his career began as a social studies teacher in North Dakota. He transferred to […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Jason Fleming, Nicole Mitzel, and Emmet Reistroffer did not respond to The Guardian questionnaire. The South Dakota primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Before registered voters head to the polls, The Guardian is providing a recap of each candidate running for South Dakota District 35 Senate and House of Representatives and each’s initiatives […]
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