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“The Dakota Scout” features VP post
The Dakota Scout is once again featuring content from this blog. Yesterday, the online edition posted an updated version of a … More
Podcast series by SDPB’s Strubinger a major contribution to SD History
This week, Lee Strubinger, the Politics & Public Policy Reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting, released a nine-part serial podcast … More
South Dakota History in 2023
As the year comes to a close, we think back on the year that was. The year began as Gov. … More
Kristi for VP: What would it mean?
On Friday evening, former President Donald J. Trump visited Rapid City to address South Dakota Republican Party’s “Monumental Leaders” fundraiser. … More
Guest Post: The 200k Club
Marcus Mahlen, a Sioux Falls commercial real estate broker and fellow history enthusiast, contributed this interesting post. As a Webster … More
Talking through the Governors on “Dakota Town Hall”
“Dakota Town Hall” is a weekly politics podcast hosted by Brad “Murdoc” Jurgensen and Jake Schoenbeck. With the summer bringing … More
“The Dakota Scout” features post on presidential candidates
Another issue of The Dakota Scout has hit the newsstands, once again featuring content from this blog. The June 22-28, 2023 includes this … More
Dakotans running for President
This blog is SoDakGovs, not NoDakGovs, but it is nevertheless notable that Doug Burgum, the two-term governor of North Dakota, … More
Governor Noem pays tribute to Sheila Bonrud
Governor Kristi Noem’s weekly column today is a remembrance of Sheila Bonrud: Remembering Sheila By Gov. Kristi Noem It is … More
Guest post: Women in SD politics
State Sen. Erin Tobin of Winner is the prime sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 505, a proposed constitutional amendment that … More
Kristi Noem sworn in for second term
Governor Kristi Noem took her oath of office today, officially beginning her second term as South Dakota’s 33rd governor and … More
South Dakota History in 2022
As the year comes to a close, we think back on the year that was. We saw new arrivals and … More
Noem wins big as Republicans dominate in SD
The storyline from Election Day 2022 is a familiar one in South Dakota – a big win for Republicans up … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2022?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2020 general election. The 2022 election marks twelve years … More
History in the Making: 2022 Gubernatorial Milestones
The 2022 gubernatorial election is little more than a month away. Voters will choose between the incumbent governor, Republican Kristi … More
Campaigning on Crutches
Governor Kristi Noem announced this morning that, following a back injury a few weeks ago, she underwent back surgery at … More
SD’s “Million Vote Club”
Updated to reflect the results of the 2022 general election. There are many ways to measure South Dakota’s top political … More
Noem releases autobiography
Governor Kristi Noem released yesterday her autobiography, Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland. The book is a first … More
Noem picks Mark Vargo for AG
Governor Kristi Noem today announced that she will appoint Mark A. Vargo to serve as South Dakota’s thirty-second attorney general. … More
LG selection through the years
The recent State Republican Convention in Watertown featured a rare contested ballot for the lieutenant governor nomination. Lt. Governor Larry … More
Ravnsborg removed in historic impeachment trial
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was removed today from his office, and barred from serving in state office, following a trial … More
LG-stakes 2022
With the primary elections behind us, attention now turns to the upcoming Republican and Democratic party conventions. Governor Kristi Noem … More
Noem wins most votes for governor in SD primary history
The 2022 primary season is over, as Governor Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Thune, and Congressman Dusty Johnson all fended … More
The Dem Dozen
This week, House Minority Leader Jamie Smith launched his 2022 candidacy for governor. Smith joins a Democratic Party field that … More
Jamie Smith, Dem leader, to run for Governor
Austin Goss of Dakota News Now reports today that, according to his sources, House Minority Leader Jamie Smith will seek … More
First Dem launches Gov bid
Update: Hulse will not be the only Democratic candidate, as House Minority Leader Jamie Smith is joining the field. Further … More
Haugaard takes on Noem, and history
The news today reports that Steven G. Haugaard will challenge Governor Kristi Noem in the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary. The … More
Impeachment in South Dakota
On November 9, the South Dakota State Legislature will meet in special session to consider the impeachment of Attorney General … More
Special Legislative Sessions in South Dakota
The South Dakota State Legislature has met in special session thirty times. Twenty-six times, the special session was called by … More
Presidential visits to South Dakota (updated)
Fifteen sitting presidents have made a total of twenty-seven visits to South Dakota. Since South Dakota became a state in 1889, … More
On the lookout for biographies of SD governors
Biographies of South Dakota governors admittedly fill a niche-market. They are unlikely to sell millions of copies like John Adams, win … More
Will the SD GOP winning streak continue in 2020?
This is an update of a post that was written prior to the 2018 general election. The 2020 election marks … More
Jean Hunhoff the SD Legislature’s longest-serving woman
Updated to reflect results of the 2020 and 2022 general elections – the article now assumes that those elected in … More
Gov. Kristi Noem and the Next Generation
Congratulations to Kristi Noem, who was sworn in on January 5, 2019 as the 33rd Governor of South Dakota. Governor Noem’s … More
Noem is SD’s first female governor
Kristi Lynn Noem has been elected the 33rd Governor of South Dakota. The Hamlin County Republican and her running mate, … More
Turner County is SD GOV bellwether
During the primary, this blog identified Beadle and Davison counties as the best bellwethers for a Republican gubernatorial primary. That … More
MAPS! (of general elections for SD Governor)
Updated to include a map of the 2022 general election. This site’s Online Almanac now includes county maps of every … More
Timeline of female “firsts” in SD politics
Updated to reflect results of 2018 election, the 2019 appointment of Justice Devaney, and the 2020 and 2022 elections. In … More
Presidential visits to South Dakota
An updated version of this post has been added here. Fifteen sitting presidents have made a total of twenty-five visits … More
Noem and Sutton a historically rural matchup
The 2018 gubernatorial election has had a noticeably rural feel. Candidates Kristi Noem, Billie Sutton and Marty Jackley have all … More
2018 SD GOP looks to extend its winning streak
This is an update of a post that was done prior to the 2016 general election. The South Dakota Republican … More
Kristi and Dusty win: A few observations
Kristi Noem is the Republican nominee for Governor of South Dakota, and Dusty Johnson is the nominee for U. S. … More
Counties to watch on primary night
The 2018 Republican primary is fast approaching, and the gubernatorial matchup between Congresswoman Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley is … More
History in the making: 2018 primary
Here’s a look at some of the history that could be made in Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary. If Kristi Noem … More
Closest gubernatorial primaries
With the 2018 Republican primary for governor one week away, the Argus Leader and Keloland-TV report a dead heat between … More
MAPS! (of SD GOP gubernatorial primaries)
It is just over three weeks until the South Dakota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, which pits Congresswoman Kristi Noem against Attorney … More
AG’s and US Rep’s running for governor
The 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary pits Congresswoman Kristi Noem against Attorney General Marty Jackley. If elected, both would achieve certain … More
LG-stakes: What history tells us about 2018 running mates
With the 2018 gubernatorial campaign coming into full swing, it’s not too early to start speculating about the candidates’ potential … More
Oldest and Youngest SD GOV’s
Updated to reflect the result of the primary election. An updated version of this post has been added to the … More
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