Presidential historian warns Brookings crowd of danger in America’s political moment
Jon Meacham Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham said Tuesday, April 7, he takes some comfort in knowing a South Dakotan…
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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…
Frank Brost, Mickelson chief of staff who carried state after airplane tragedy, dies
For several days in 1993, Frank Brost helped hold South Dakota together in one of the state’s darkest moments. Brost…
Thune defends Tylenol, decries ‘coercive use of government’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is breaking with the Trump administration on two fronts — a warning about Tylenol…
South Dakota’s Thune slams Dems for ‘historic obstructionism’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday accused Democrats of playing politics with White House nominees, calling the level of…
Political leaders betray values with SDPB vote
By Brad Johnson Columnist Brad Johnson I never thought I would see the day when U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and…
Thune met by protesters during appearance in Watertown
The weekly meeting of the Watertown Rotary Club normally features a meal, a guest speaker and an hour or so…
Column: Easter offers a time to support immigrants
By Brad Johnson Columnist Brad Johnson Pain and agony engulfed Jesus Christ in the final hours before his death, while…
Noem’s U.S. Senate confirmation sparks change in S.D. leadership
Kristi Noem’s departure from the Governor’s Office to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald Trump, and…
South Dakota Sen. John Thune prevails in Senate majority leader vote
Four-term senator will lead Senate at start of Donald Trump’s new term.
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