South Dakota Politics

Politics

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden confirms 2026 election ambitions

By Joe Sneve of The Dakota Scout     10/24/2025

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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State News

Aberdeen businessman making the political establishment nervous

By Watertown Current Staff     04/25/2025

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Toby Doeden was in Sioux Falls on April 9 when the Brown County Republican Party posted on…

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Politics

A ‘Day of Action’ and protest in Watertown

By Brandon Heim     04/06/2025

“Hands off our democracy.” That was the message as more than 100 individuals gathered at Foundation Plaza in downtown Watertown…

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News

Area legislators recap 100th session at LATC

By Brandon Heim     03/25/2025

Legislators from Districts 4 and 5 gathered at Lake Area Technical College’s archway to recap the recently completed 100th Session…

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Government

Populists seek staying power with Republican takeover

By Watertown Current Staff     03/18/2025

By Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch The shifting landscape of South Dakota Republican politics went seismic on Feb. 22…

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Government

Wild Bill

By Brandon Heim     12/09/2024

Author Greg Redlin signs copies of his new book, “Janklow: A Novel of Power and Politics on the Prairie.” (Photo…

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Elections

Meet the Candidates: District 5 House

By Brandon Heim     10/22/2024

Meet the Candidates The Watertown Current is pleased to provide each of our local candidates with the opportunity to write…

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