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Gubernatorial Runoff: Gov. Larry Rhoden won South Dakota’s first-ever GOP governor runoff Tuesday, beating Toby Doeden 71% to 29% and securing the Republican nomination for the Nov. 3 general election against Democrat Dan Ahlers. Rhoden carried 64 of 66 counties, with turnout just under 36%. Election Integrity & Party Politics: Republican state Sen. Tom Pischke ended his reelection bid after felony charges tied to allegedly filing false or forged election documents; Republicans now must pick a replacement candidate. Public Safety & Courts: A Pine Ridge couple was indicted on 14 federal counts tied to alleged fraud and embezzlement involving Oglala Sioux Tribe Emergency Youth Shelter funds. Federal Policy Watch: South Dakota AG Brenna Bird joined other attorneys general urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. National Security: Sen. Mike Rounds was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Crime Update: A Rapid City man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses involving online communications.

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Jul. 2, 2026

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Rapid City seeks applicants for new Impact Fund Board vacancies

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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Kota
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Sioux Falls is goin' GLOBAL - MONOPOLY Sioux Falls Edition will come out in '27...

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KRRO - South Dakota

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Owned By	Wright Family through Midwest Communications, Inc. & WRIG, Inc.
Year Founded	1969
Website	krro.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
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RHODEN WINS BIG IN SOUTH DAKOTA GOP PRIMARY (UPDATE)

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Year Founded	1927
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Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sioux City
Owner Country	United States

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Rapid City Medicaid providers see $348,771 spent on Durable Medical Equipment in 2024

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Western South Dakota News

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://westernsdnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota,
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South Dakota lawmaker facing felony charges pulls name off ballot

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Year Founded	1950
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Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	United States, South Dakota, Watertown
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Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun Submits 2027 Budget Proposal

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Year Founded	1984
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Domain Registration Year	2005
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Publication Location	United States, North Dakota, Fargo
Owner Country	United States

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Sioux Falls man pleads not guilty in case of missing and deceased 14-year-old girl

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Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa

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Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Hawkeye
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Rhoden wins historic South Dakota runoff South Dakota election over Doeden, advances to November general election

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Year Founded	1978
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Sioux City
Owner Country	United States

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