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From KELOland, Governor Rhoden has apparently announced this afternoon that he's running:
Dan Santella: So, you’re running to stay governor in ’26.
Larry Rhoden: That’s right.
and..
bit.ly/4o4Tjuy
Dan Santella: So, you’re running to stay governor in ’26.
Larry Rhoden: That’s right.
and..
bit.ly/4o4Tjuy
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
From KELOland, Governor Rhoden has apparently announced this afternoon that he's running:
Dan Santella: So, you’re running to stay governor in ’26.
Larry Rhoden: That’s right.
and..
bit.ly/4o4Tjuy
Dan Santella: So, you’re running to stay governor in ’26.
Larry Rhoden: That’s right.
and..
bit.ly/4o4Tjuy
From Toby Doeden on November 14:
Today, I want to make something absolutely crystal clear: there is no room for hate, vitriol, or personal attacks from people supporting our campaign.
bit.ly/4nZQ2wE
Today, I want to make something absolutely crystal clear: there is no room for hate, vitriol, or personal attacks from people supporting our campaign.
bit.ly/4nZQ2wE
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
From Toby Doeden on November 14:
Today, I want to make something absolutely crystal clear: there is no room for hate, vitriol, or personal attacks from people supporting our campaign.
bit.ly/4nZQ2wE
Today, I want to make something absolutely crystal clear: there is no room for hate, vitriol, or personal attacks from people supporting our campaign.
bit.ly/4nZQ2wE
From my e-mail box, it appears that Larry Rhoden is making his announcement in Rapid City, with a secondary announcement in Sioux Falls on Thursday November 20th:
bit.ly/49VCm27
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November 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
From my e-mail box, it appears that Larry Rhoden is making his announcement in Rapid City, with a secondary announcement in Sioux Falls on Thursday November 20th:
bit.ly/49VCm27
bit.ly/49VCm27
It looks like the 2026 legislature is going to have a lot of pledge legislation being brought by a cast of characters who keep popping up on the pledge lists based on crazy stuff they read on the Internet as opposed to genuine needs for changes in South Dakota
bit.ly/3LHDwEB
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November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It looks like the 2026 legislature is going to have a lot of pledge legislation being brought by a cast of characters who keep popping up on the pledge lists based on crazy stuff they read on the Internet as opposed to genuine needs for changes in South Dakota
bit.ly/3LHDwEB
bit.ly/3LHDwEB
Looks like the election conspiracists goofballs backing Heather Baxter to take over the Secretary of State's office are taking the gloves off on Facebook, as they dial up the gaslighting and delusional narcissism and declare that people should do things their
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November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Looks like the election conspiracists goofballs backing Heather Baxter to take over the Secretary of State's office are taking the gloves off on Facebook, as they dial up the gaslighting and delusional narcissism and declare that people should do things their
bit.ly/4o4gzsP
bit.ly/4o4gzsP
Important Work Ahead
By Sen. John Thune
More than 40 days after Democrats chose to shut down the government, Congress has finally passed a funding bill to reopen it.
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By Sen. John Thune
More than 40 days after Democrats chose to shut down the government, Congress has finally passed a funding bill to reopen it.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Important Work Ahead
By Sen. John Thune
More than 40 days after Democrats chose to shut down the government, Congress has finally passed a funding bill to reopen it.
bit.ly/4nUZW2n
By Sen. John Thune
More than 40 days after Democrats chose to shut down the government, Congress has finally passed a funding bill to reopen it.
bit.ly/4nUZW2n
Angels in Adoption
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 14, 2025
November is National Adoption Month. Adoption is a truly selfless decision and a meaningful way to grow a family.
bit.ly/3XyT8g8
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 14, 2025
November is National Adoption Month. Adoption is a truly selfless decision and a meaningful way to grow a family.
bit.ly/3XyT8g8
November 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Angels in Adoption
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 14, 2025
November is National Adoption Month. Adoption is a truly selfless decision and a meaningful way to grow a family.
bit.ly/3XyT8g8
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 14, 2025
November is National Adoption Month. Adoption is a truly selfless decision and a meaningful way to grow a family.
bit.ly/3XyT8g8
Heath Shields Announces for State Treasurer
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Heath Shields, a Custer business owner, rancher and conservative activist, announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for South Dakota State Treasurer in the 2026 election.
bit.ly/48ecA85
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Heath Shields, a Custer business owner, rancher and conservative activist, announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for South Dakota State Treasurer in the 2026 election.
bit.ly/48ecA85
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Heath Shields Announces for State Treasurer
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Heath Shields, a Custer business owner, rancher and conservative activist, announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for South Dakota State Treasurer in the 2026 election.
bit.ly/48ecA85
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Heath Shields, a Custer business owner, rancher and conservative activist, announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for South Dakota State Treasurer in the 2026 election.
bit.ly/48ecA85
Gov. Rhoden Opts in to President Trump’s School Choice Initiative
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he is opting in to President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative.
bit.ly/4nUyx0A
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he is opting in to President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative.
bit.ly/4nUyx0A
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Gov. Rhoden Opts in to President Trump’s School Choice Initiative
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he is opting in to President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative.
bit.ly/4nUyx0A
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced he is opting in to President Donald J. Trump’s school choice initiative.
bit.ly/4nUyx0A
Readers, I’m on a long-planned weekend getaway and I won’t be able to post the full report until I’m back at the hotel room and have access to my iPad.
bit.ly/48dAosF
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November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Readers, I’m on a long-planned weekend getaway and I won’t be able to post the full report until I’m back at the hotel room and have access to my iPad.
bit.ly/48dAosF
bit.ly/48dAosF
State Legislator Greg Jamison to Host Sioux Falls Town Hall on Safety, Fiscal Responsibility and Growth
Sioux Falls, SD — State Legislator and longtime Sioux Falls public servant Greg Jamison announced today that he will host a community town hall to hear
bit.ly/43yh1bj
Sioux Falls, SD — State Legislator and longtime Sioux Falls public servant Greg Jamison announced today that he will host a community town hall to hear
bit.ly/43yh1bj
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
State Legislator Greg Jamison to Host Sioux Falls Town Hall on Safety, Fiscal Responsibility and Growth
Sioux Falls, SD — State Legislator and longtime Sioux Falls public servant Greg Jamison announced today that he will host a community town hall to hear
bit.ly/43yh1bj
Sioux Falls, SD — State Legislator and longtime Sioux Falls public servant Greg Jamison announced today that he will host a community town hall to hear
bit.ly/43yh1bj
From my e-mail, looks like Minnehaha GOP chair Korry Petterson is done taking the guff of the rebels trying to oust him from the position he was elected to do:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Minnehaha County Republican Party Chairman, Korry Petterson.
bit.ly/43uHC9d
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Minnehaha County Republican Party Chairman, Korry Petterson.
bit.ly/43uHC9d
November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
From my e-mail, looks like Minnehaha GOP chair Korry Petterson is done taking the guff of the rebels trying to oust him from the position he was elected to do:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Minnehaha County Republican Party Chairman, Korry Petterson.
bit.ly/43uHC9d
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement from Minnehaha County Republican Party Chairman, Korry Petterson.
bit.ly/43uHC9d
South Dakota Searchlight has a story today on how one legislative committee is complaining about student performance in South Dakota.
bit.ly/3WWoxZS
bit.ly/3WWoxZS
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
South Dakota Searchlight has a story today on how one legislative committee is complaining about student performance in South Dakota.
bit.ly/3WWoxZS
bit.ly/3WWoxZS
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
PIERRE, SD (Nov.
bit.ly/3WWy42Z
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
PIERRE, SD (Nov.
bit.ly/3WWy42Z
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Takes a Small Step Back as Uncertainty Eases in October
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
PIERRE, SD (Nov.
bit.ly/3WWy42Z
Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points
PIERRE, SD (Nov.
bit.ly/3WWy42Z
The day before his fundraiser in Pierre, the PAC supporting Governor Larry Rhoden will be hosting a fundraiser at the arrowhead country club in Rapid City.
While there is no host list noted, the ask is $1000 per host and they are capping it at 100 hosts.
bit.ly/4pc7ZJs
While there is no host list noted, the ask is $1000 per host and they are capping it at 100 hosts.
bit.ly/4pc7ZJs
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The day before his fundraiser in Pierre, the PAC supporting Governor Larry Rhoden will be hosting a fundraiser at the arrowhead country club in Rapid City.
While there is no host list noted, the ask is $1000 per host and they are capping it at 100 hosts.
bit.ly/4pc7ZJs
While there is no host list noted, the ask is $1000 per host and they are capping it at 100 hosts.
bit.ly/4pc7ZJs
SECRETARY OF STATE MONAE JOHNSON RECOGNIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH DSU TO STRENGTHEN COUNTY CYBERSECURITY
PIERRE, S.D. — Secretary of State Monae L.
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PIERRE, S.D. — Secretary of State Monae L.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
SECRETARY OF STATE MONAE JOHNSON RECOGNIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH DSU TO STRENGTHEN COUNTY CYBERSECURITY
PIERRE, S.D. — Secretary of State Monae L.
bit.ly/4nU1ERS
PIERRE, S.D. — Secretary of State Monae L.
bit.ly/4nU1ERS
Jean Hunhoff Announces Candidacy for South Dakota State Senate, District 18
“When People Matter, Experience Matters.”
YANKTON, S.D.
bit.ly/49eqeJv
“When People Matter, Experience Matters.”
YANKTON, S.D.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Jean Hunhoff Announces Candidacy for South Dakota State Senate, District 18
“When People Matter, Experience Matters.”
YANKTON, S.D.
bit.ly/49eqeJv
“When People Matter, Experience Matters.”
YANKTON, S.D.
bit.ly/49eqeJv
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I've managed to get my mitts on the fundraising announcement for the Larry Rhoden for Governor fundraiser in Pierre on Wednesday for November 19th. (Please note that Larry clearly indicates that he's running for Governor on this invite).
bit.ly/49NcNjM
bit.ly/49NcNjM
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I've managed to get my mitts on the fundraising announcement for the Larry Rhoden for Governor fundraiser in Pierre on Wednesday for November 19th. (Please note that Larry clearly indicates that he's running for Governor on this invite).
bit.ly/49NcNjM
bit.ly/49NcNjM
From the Dakota Scout comes a story that an e-mailed invite has gone out for what is allegedly an announcement event out in Rapid City next week.
bit.ly/49QSbHn
bit.ly/49QSbHn
November 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
From the Dakota Scout comes a story that an e-mailed invite has gone out for what is allegedly an announcement event out in Rapid City next week.
bit.ly/49QSbHn
bit.ly/49QSbHn
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Parole Board
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Parole Board).
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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Parole Board).
bit.ly/4p51A2t
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Gov. Rhoden Now Accepting Applications for Parole Board
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Parole Board).
bit.ly/4p51A2t
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Pardons and Paroles (Parole Board).
bit.ly/4p51A2t
In response to a Todd Epp story yesterday at the Dakota Scout story, where it was noted that the Sioux Falls School District reviewed the package of tax proposals being put forth by the legislature, House Majority Leader Scott Odenbach launched into a missive on
bit.ly/442a7v1
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November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
In response to a Todd Epp story yesterday at the Dakota Scout story, where it was noted that the Sioux Falls School District reviewed the package of tax proposals being put forth by the legislature, House Majority Leader Scott Odenbach launched into a missive on
bit.ly/442a7v1
bit.ly/442a7v1
Katie Washnok Announces Candidacy for South Dakota Senate, District 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-SG98WvHto
Aberdeen, S.D. – Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3.
bit.ly/47Nqz3j
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-SG98WvHto
Aberdeen, S.D. – Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3.
bit.ly/47Nqz3j
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Katie Washnok Announces Candidacy for South Dakota Senate, District 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-SG98WvHto
Aberdeen, S.D. – Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3.
bit.ly/47Nqz3j
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-SG98WvHto
Aberdeen, S.D. – Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3.
bit.ly/47Nqz3j
Dakota News Now has a story about the malcontents in the Minnehaha County Republican Party organization attempting to oust Minnehaha County Chairman Korry Petterson, and about how the (former 32-year Democrat) Chair Jim Eschenbaum ruled that it could not be done.
bit.ly/3Jtr62w
bit.ly/3Jtr62w
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Dakota News Now has a story about the malcontents in the Minnehaha County Republican Party organization attempting to oust Minnehaha County Chairman Korry Petterson, and about how the (former 32-year Democrat) Chair Jim Eschenbaum ruled that it could not be done.
bit.ly/3Jtr62w
bit.ly/3Jtr62w
Remember when the SDGOP came out with this directive about county parties endorsing candidates back in May?
bit.ly/3LwXSAo
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November 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Remember when the SDGOP came out with this directive about county parties endorsing candidates back in May?
bit.ly/3LwXSAo
bit.ly/3LwXSAo