PIERRE, 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe ballots have been counted, but the lesson remains: local elections matter. Whether turnout was high or low, the decisions made by local voters will affect schools, public services, taxes and community priorities long after Election Day has passed. South Dakota voters turned out in significantly higher numbers for the 2026 primary election than in […]
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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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