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Politics and social commentary from the point of view of a South Dakota Republican author involved in state politics for 35 years plus.
The malcontents in the Minnehaha County GOP who were overruled by the State Republican Party in their attempt to oust the Minnehaha GOP chairman have a Thanksgiving message for Republican voters in that county.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The malcontents in the Minnehaha County GOP who were overruled by the State Republican Party in their attempt to oust the Minnehaha GOP chairman have a Thanksgiving message for Republican voters in that county.
bit.ly/484RdpT
bit.ly/484RdpT
Permanent Tax Relief Under the Tree
By Sen. John Thune
With the end of the year approaching, there are a lot of demands on working families’ budgets: holiday expenses, end-of-year giving, and putting something away for your retirement and the kids’ education.
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By Sen. John Thune
With the end of the year approaching, there are a lot of demands on working families’ budgets: holiday expenses, end-of-year giving, and putting something away for your retirement and the kids’ education.
bit.ly/4pwAIbZ
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Permanent Tax Relief Under the Tree
By Sen. John Thune
With the end of the year approaching, there are a lot of demands on working families’ budgets: holiday expenses, end-of-year giving, and putting something away for your retirement and the kids’ education.
bit.ly/4pwAIbZ
By Sen. John Thune
With the end of the year approaching, there are a lot of demands on working families’ budgets: holiday expenses, end-of-year giving, and putting something away for your retirement and the kids’ education.
bit.ly/4pwAIbZ
Get your fingers out, and wear a pair of flip-flops in the bigger counties. Because the SDGOP appears to be going all-in on the hand-counting nonsense.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Get your fingers out, and wear a pair of flip-flops in the bigger counties. Because the SDGOP appears to be going all-in on the hand-counting nonsense.
bit.ly/48hiIvj
bit.ly/48hiIvj
November 17 - 23, 2025
Welcome back to another Weekly Round Up. We are now back on a regular, in-session schedule after finally getting out of the longest government shutdown in US history.
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Welcome back to another Weekly Round Up. We are now back on a regular, in-session schedule after finally getting out of the longest government shutdown in US history.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
November 17 - 23, 2025
Welcome back to another Weekly Round Up. We are now back on a regular, in-session schedule after finally getting out of the longest government shutdown in US history.
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Welcome back to another Weekly Round Up. We are now back on a regular, in-session schedule after finally getting out of the longest government shutdown in US history.
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What I am Thankful For
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 25, 2025
It’s the time of year when long-distance family and friends come home and gather together again. Being together can help us remember all there is to be grateful for.
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By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 25, 2025
It’s the time of year when long-distance family and friends come home and gather together again. Being together can help us remember all there is to be grateful for.
bit.ly/4rqDb9O
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
What I am Thankful For
By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 25, 2025
It’s the time of year when long-distance family and friends come home and gather together again. Being together can help us remember all there is to be grateful for.
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By Rep. Dusty Johnson
November 25, 2025
It’s the time of year when long-distance family and friends come home and gather together again. Being together can help us remember all there is to be grateful for.
bit.ly/4rqDb9O
KOTA News has a story today on Governor Larry Rhoden's campaign event in Sturgis last night, where he listed off his list of accomplishments as Governor:
With almost a year under his belt as governor, Rhoden mentioned three accomplishments he’ll hang his hat on
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With almost a year under his belt as governor, Rhoden mentioned three accomplishments he’ll hang his hat on
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November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
KOTA News has a story today on Governor Larry Rhoden's campaign event in Sturgis last night, where he listed off his list of accomplishments as Governor:
With almost a year under his belt as governor, Rhoden mentioned three accomplishments he’ll hang his hat on
bit.ly/4ob4B0h
With almost a year under his belt as governor, Rhoden mentioned three accomplishments he’ll hang his hat on
bit.ly/4ob4B0h
An independent candidate for Congress has filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission to begin his efforts:
Jack Pittman of Pine Ridge has filed to enter the race as an independent, without designating a committee, other than "Pittman for House."
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Jack Pittman of Pine Ridge has filed to enter the race as an independent, without designating a committee, other than "Pittman for House."
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November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
An independent candidate for Congress has filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission to begin his efforts:
Jack Pittman of Pine Ridge has filed to enter the race as an independent, without designating a committee, other than "Pittman for House."
bit.ly/4ior74H
Jack Pittman of Pine Ridge has filed to enter the race as an independent, without designating a committee, other than "Pittman for House."
bit.ly/4ior74H
Just had a friend send this over to me for the $25 Dusty Johnson fundraiser this evening in Rapid City:
There are past, present (and future) legislators on the list of hosts, as well as a number of other Rapid City dignitaries, including Sheriff Brian Mueller.
bit.ly/43NCTiY
There are past, present (and future) legislators on the list of hosts, as well as a number of other Rapid City dignitaries, including Sheriff Brian Mueller.
bit.ly/43NCTiY
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Just had a friend send this over to me for the $25 Dusty Johnson fundraiser this evening in Rapid City:
There are past, present (and future) legislators on the list of hosts, as well as a number of other Rapid City dignitaries, including Sheriff Brian Mueller.
bit.ly/43NCTiY
There are past, present (and future) legislators on the list of hosts, as well as a number of other Rapid City dignitaries, including Sheriff Brian Mueller.
bit.ly/43NCTiY
Johnson Announces "Real Food, Real Freedom"
Sioux Falls, S.D. - Today, gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced "Real Food, Real Freedom," an innovative plan designed to ensure nutritious food is available to all South Dakotans.
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Sioux Falls, S.D. - Today, gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced "Real Food, Real Freedom," an innovative plan designed to ensure nutritious food is available to all South Dakotans.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Johnson Announces "Real Food, Real Freedom"
Sioux Falls, S.D. - Today, gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced "Real Food, Real Freedom," an innovative plan designed to ensure nutritious food is available to all South Dakotans.
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Sioux Falls, S.D. - Today, gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced "Real Food, Real Freedom," an innovative plan designed to ensure nutritious food is available to all South Dakotans.
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Well of course you could pick who is advocating for this in three guesses or less:
Seriously, facebook. I don't ask for the crazy to be pushed into my feed.
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Seriously, facebook. I don't ask for the crazy to be pushed into my feed.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Well of course you could pick who is advocating for this in three guesses or less:
Seriously, facebook. I don't ask for the crazy to be pushed into my feed.
bit.ly/48vtYW2
Seriously, facebook. I don't ask for the crazy to be pushed into my feed.
bit.ly/48vtYW2
Gov. Rhoden Announces Approval of Disaster Relief Plan for North Sioux City
PIERRE, S.D.
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PIERRE, S.D.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Gov. Rhoden Announces Approval of Disaster Relief Plan for North Sioux City
PIERRE, S.D.
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PIERRE, S.D.
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If you have read the story about the last Board of Elections meeting, a proposal was offered to allow for a filing fee in lieu of petitions signatures in running for office.
Of course..
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Of course..
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November 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If you have read the story about the last Board of Elections meeting, a proposal was offered to allow for a filing fee in lieu of petitions signatures in running for office.
Of course..
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Of course..
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Just had someone close to me send me this clip from the Governor's recent town hall in Sioux Falls (which you can watch on Facebook, courtesy of KOTA territory news.)
https://youtu.be/Dy5R3ZFbe1M
"I've said to many people that ..
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https://youtu.be/Dy5R3ZFbe1M
"I've said to many people that ..
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November 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Just had someone close to me send me this clip from the Governor's recent town hall in Sioux Falls (which you can watch on Facebook, courtesy of KOTA territory news.)
https://youtu.be/Dy5R3ZFbe1M
"I've said to many people that ..
bit.ly/4iiTcdI
https://youtu.be/Dy5R3ZFbe1M
"I've said to many people that ..
bit.ly/4iiTcdI
Thankful for Opportunities
By: Gov. Larry Rhoden
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving is a special time for family, traditions, and good food – but it is also a time for reflection.
bit.ly/49vPISJ
By: Gov. Larry Rhoden
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving is a special time for family, traditions, and good food – but it is also a time for reflection.
bit.ly/49vPISJ
November 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thankful for Opportunities
By: Gov. Larry Rhoden
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving is a special time for family, traditions, and good food – but it is also a time for reflection.
bit.ly/49vPISJ
By: Gov. Larry Rhoden
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving is a special time for family, traditions, and good food – but it is also a time for reflection.
bit.ly/49vPISJ
Congress Dusty Johnson's Weekly Update
The Big Three: Affordable and Reliable Energy
BIG News
Jeffrey Epstein committed heinous, evil crimes. I voted to release the Epstein files, which is something I’ve supported for a while.
bit.ly/4inisj4
The Big Three: Affordable and Reliable Energy
BIG News
Jeffrey Epstein committed heinous, evil crimes. I voted to release the Epstein files, which is something I’ve supported for a while.
bit.ly/4inisj4
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Congress Dusty Johnson's Weekly Update
The Big Three: Affordable and Reliable Energy
BIG News
Jeffrey Epstein committed heinous, evil crimes. I voted to release the Epstein files, which is something I’ve supported for a while.
bit.ly/4inisj4
The Big Three: Affordable and Reliable Energy
BIG News
Jeffrey Epstein committed heinous, evil crimes. I voted to release the Epstein files, which is something I’ve supported for a while.
bit.ly/4inisj4
Sim South Dakota: Race Lab Preview
Northern Plains News will debut a new election-analysis project this weekend that uses modeled simulations to track how South Dakota’s major 2026 races shift under different turnout and support conditions.
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Northern Plains News will debut a new election-analysis project this weekend that uses modeled simulations to track how South Dakota’s major 2026 races shift under different turnout and support conditions.
bit.ly/4ibjM8o
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sim South Dakota: Race Lab Preview
Northern Plains News will debut a new election-analysis project this weekend that uses modeled simulations to track how South Dakota’s major 2026 races shift under different turnout and support conditions.
bit.ly/4ibjM8o
Northern Plains News will debut a new election-analysis project this weekend that uses modeled simulations to track how South Dakota’s major 2026 races shift under different turnout and support conditions.
bit.ly/4ibjM8o
Air Travel Improvements You’ll Be Thankful For
By Sen. John Thune
We are entering one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this week.
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By Sen. John Thune
We are entering one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this week.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Air Travel Improvements You’ll Be Thankful For
By Sen. John Thune
We are entering one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this week.
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By Sen. John Thune
We are entering one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this week.
bit.ly/4o9x8n6
Johnson’s Digital Permitting Bill Passes Committee
Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA).
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Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA).
bit.ly/3KcmaPL
November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Johnson’s Digital Permitting Bill Passes Committee
Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA).
bit.ly/3KcmaPL
Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the ePermit Act, led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Scott Peters (D-CA).
bit.ly/3KcmaPL
South Dakota Democrats reported a far better month than the SDGOP had raising money.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
South Dakota Democrats reported a far better month than the SDGOP had raising money.
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SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES ADJUSTED TIMELINE FOR SDVOTES PROGRAM
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office today announced that the implementation of the upgraded SDVotes Program will be adjusted to early 2027.
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PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office today announced that the implementation of the upgraded SDVotes Program will be adjusted to early 2027.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES ADJUSTED TIMELINE FOR SDVOTES PROGRAM
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office today announced that the implementation of the upgraded SDVotes Program will be adjusted to early 2027.
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PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office today announced that the implementation of the upgraded SDVotes Program will be adjusted to early 2027.
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State Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr stepped on a landmine recently in a SD Legislative Executive Board meeting where he criticized ag producers, and inferred they need to be further regulated to combat water pollution.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
State Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr stepped on a landmine recently in a SD Legislative Executive Board meeting where he criticized ag producers, and inferred they need to be further regulated to combat water pollution.
bit.ly/47PLq7u
bit.ly/47PLq7u
Governor Rhoden Unveils “Built to Last” Launch Video
Rapid City, SD – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden unveiled the launch video for his reelection campaign, “Built to Last.” He unveiled the video at a Rhoden for Governor town hall in Sioux Falls.
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Rapid City, SD – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden unveiled the launch video for his reelection campaign, “Built to Last.” He unveiled the video at a Rhoden for Governor town hall in Sioux Falls.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Governor Rhoden Unveils “Built to Last” Launch Video
Rapid City, SD – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden unveiled the launch video for his reelection campaign, “Built to Last.” He unveiled the video at a Rhoden for Governor town hall in Sioux Falls.
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Rapid City, SD – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden unveiled the launch video for his reelection campaign, “Built to Last.” He unveiled the video at a Rhoden for Governor town hall in Sioux Falls.
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I notice that the SDGOP's big gun raffle that is supposed to keep them running is showing a couple of quirks nearly 2 months in. First
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November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I notice that the SDGOP's big gun raffle that is supposed to keep them running is showing a couple of quirks nearly 2 months in. First
bit.ly/4r8WZ16
bit.ly/4r8WZ16
Former State Senator Erin Tobin Announces Candidacy for State Senate in District 21
WINNER, S.D. – Today, former State Senator Erin Tobin announced that she is running for the State Senate in District 21.
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WINNER, S.D. – Today, former State Senator Erin Tobin announced that she is running for the State Senate in District 21.
bit.ly/4894ah9
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Former State Senator Erin Tobin Announces Candidacy for State Senate in District 21
WINNER, S.D. – Today, former State Senator Erin Tobin announced that she is running for the State Senate in District 21.
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WINNER, S.D. – Today, former State Senator Erin Tobin announced that she is running for the State Senate in District 21.
bit.ly/4894ah9
Representative Kevin Van Diepen Announces Re-Election Campaign for South Dakota House of Representatives – District 22
Huron, SD — Representative Kevin Van Diepen is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives,
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Huron, SD — Representative Kevin Van Diepen is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives,
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November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Representative Kevin Van Diepen Announces Re-Election Campaign for South Dakota House of Representatives – District 22
Huron, SD — Representative Kevin Van Diepen is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives,
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Huron, SD — Representative Kevin Van Diepen is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives,
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