PIERRE, S.D. – All 10 of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bills that he proposed during the 2026 legislative session officially become law Wednesday, July 1. The measures were approved by legislators and signed by the Governor. “These bills protect our citizens from online predators, scammers, and illegal drugs, while they strengthen transparency within state […]
Continue ReadingPIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths. The […]
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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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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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Submitted by South Dakota Municipal League FORT PIERRE, SD – Mark Larson, Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Box Elder, was named Code Enforcement Officer of the Year last week by the South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement (SoDACE). The award is given each year to a member of the association for their outstanding […]
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