He’s back: Tapio eyes seat in Legislature as an Independent
Watertown-area voters in the November 3 General Election will have more than just Republicans and Democrats to choose from. While…
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District 4 House race a real nail-biter; Deutsch, Kohl win
Candidates in the District 4 House Republican Primary rode a roller-coaster of emotions Tuesday night, June 2, as votes were…
Chamber hosting candidate forum at Goss Opera House
Primary election voters can hear from District 4 and District 5 legislative candidates during a candidate forum on Thursday, May…
GOP candidates tackle education in final governor debate
The frontrunner for South Dakota’s Republican nomination for governor said his plan to improve student performance will not include mandatory…
Politicians speak to county commissioners
South Dakota politicians spoke to the Codington County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning, March 24, at the county courthouse. District…
Nominations being accepted for Watertown Area Hall of Fame
The Watertown Area Hall of Fame board this year will consider adding new members to the 26 people already enshrined….
Column: Candidates should remember newspaper readers are also voters
Dana Hess I don’t have a good track record with political predictions. In 1986, I thought George Mickelson was just…
Doug Allen column: Improving education a complex issue
It appears that education will be the first topic that differentiates between at least two of South Dakota’s Republican gubernatorial…
S.D. governor poll: Rhoden, Johnson lead, Doeden, Hansen surge
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and Gov. Larry Rhoden are effectively tied atop the race for the Republican nomination for governor,…
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden confirms 2026 election ambitions
Gov. Larry Rhoden wants six years in the Governor’s Mansion. But the Union Center rancher’s 2026 ambitions hinge on whether…
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