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AGP Executive Report

Last update: 9 hours ago

Election Results: South Dakota Republicans swept statewide and federal races, with Larry Rhoden winning a full term as governor and Marty Jackley elected to Congress. Republicans retained legislative supermajorities, but Democrats gained seats for the first time since 2008. Voter Turnout: Just 49.37% of registered voters cast ballots, the lowest midterm turnout in at least 60 years; participation fell in all 66 counties. Senate Leadership: Republicans chose Tim Reed as president pro tempore, Casey Crabtree as majority leader and Amber Hulse as assistant majority leader for the next legislative term. Public Safety: Attorney General Marty Jackley and the DCI ruled that a Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy was justified in shooting the suspect who killed Deputy Katherine Frank. Local Government: Sturgis named Meade County Auditor Dawn Christenson its next finance officer; she starts Nov. 9.

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Aug. 7, 2026

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4 hours ago

Mark Milk & Kevin Chapman trials set for same date in case tied to Sioux Falls teen’s death

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6 hours ago

Central South Dakota service members honored this week ending Nov. 14 for their sacrifice in military service

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Central South Dakota News

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Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota,
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5 hours ago

Public meetings: Area school boards meet; election audit set this week

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Aberdeen Insider - South Dakota

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Year Founded	2023
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Aberdeen
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13 hours ago

South Dakota Mines expands global reach with new university partnership

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Year Founded	1955
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Kota
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14 hours ago

Mitchell’s Plamp recognized as a South Dakota 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar

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Year Founded	1934
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Mitchell
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Nov. 7, 2026

Lalley: Long live the Sioux Falls Caucus

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Year Founded	1997
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
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Nov. 7, 2026

Midterm Voter Turnout Declined in Every County in South Dakota

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Dakota Free Press - South Dakota

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Year Founded	2015
Website	https://dakotafreepress.com/
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Aberdeen
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Nov. 7, 2026

Seejatan and Ramchand seal championship doubles as records tumble at South Dakota

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Year Founded	2016
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Publication Location	Guyana, Georgetown
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