AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGubernatorial Runoff: South Dakota’s first GOP governor primary runoff is underway, with early voting open statewide for Larry Rhoden vs. Toby Doeden ahead of the July 28 vote. Election Administration: Minnehaha County is preparing for a heavy workload with smaller ballots for the runoff, while absentee options are limited to the governor contest. State Politics: Doeden is walking back criticism of a legislative legend tied to the runoff rule, as the campaign tries to reset the message. Public Health: South Dakota health groups are urging families to check vaccination records before summer travel amid ongoing measles concerns. Tribal Affairs: The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is taking custody of a bison spared from the death penalty after Governor Rhoden’s blessing. Local Government: Aberdeen’s weather siren system has been partially down due to failed components and needed upgrades, leaving some locations nonfunctional. Legal/Politics: Rapid City-area Rep. Travis Ismay faces a low-level felony charge alleging he destroyed a private road. Defense: The Air Force says operational and developmental B-21 Raider test pilots flew together in the same cockpit for the first time. Community: Rapid City’s Kids’ Carnival returns Saturday at Main Street Square with inflatables, games, and food trucks.
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