The news comes that Jim Burg died last night, at the age of 82. Burg spent 30 years in state … More
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Kenneth Stofferahn, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and PUC commissioner, passes on
Longtime political figure Kenneth Stofferahn passed away on March 18, 2024, aged 89. A three-term public utilities commissioner, Stofferahn also … More
Tim Kessler passes on
The sad news comes that Tim Kessler, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Kessler was a prominent businessman … More
Gene Lebrun, lawyer and Democratic leader, passes on
The sad news comes that Gene Lebrun, age 84, died on Sunday, July 23. Lebrun, a Rapid City attorney, served … More
Ron Schmidt, 1998 US Senate nominee, dies
The news comes that Ron Schmidt, a longtime politico who was the 1998 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, died on … More
Farewell to Jim Hansen
Dr. James O. Hansen, a longtime educator and public servant, died on Tuesday, aged 94. Jim’s first career was as … More
Jim Beddow 1942-2023
The sad news comes that Jim Beddow, the 1994 Democratic nominee for governor, passed away on Sunday. Beddow, a native of Woonsocket, … 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
Remembering Sheila Bonrud
Sheila Bonrud passed away on Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023, at the age of 81. Sheila wasn’t a public figure … More
Farewell to Randy Seiler
The sad news comes that Randy Seiler, the former United States Attorney and outgoing chairman of the South Dakota Democratic … More
Jack Billion, 2006 Dem nominee for governor, dies
Dr. Jack Billion, the 2006 Democratic nominee for governor, passed away on Saturday. An orthopedic surgeon and U.S. Air Force … More
Jim Abourezk, 92 today, passes on
Jim Abourezk, a brash and outspoken attorney who served South Dakota in the U.S. Senate, died today on his 92nd … More
Kristin Anderson passes on
I was sorry to see news of the passing of Kristin Anderson, the only child of Gov. Sigurd and Vivian … More
Debra Anderson, SD’s only female House Speaker, passes on
Debra Anderson, a former South Dakota state representative and the only woman to serve as speaker of the South Dakota … More
Reaction to Gov. Wollman’s death
South Dakota political leaders have offered their condolences on the passing of Harvey Wollman, 26th Governor of South Dakota. Gov. … More
Tom Lawrence on Harvey Wollman
Tom Lawrence is a longtime political reporter and columnist in South Dakota. His current publication, The South Dakota Standard, is … More
Official statement from Gov. Wollman’s family
Note: This statement was issued on behalf of the Wollman family by Jody Severson, who served in Governor Wollman’s administration … More
Gov. Harvey Wollman 1935-2022
Harvey Lowell Wollman, twenty-sixth Governor of South Dakota, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the age of 87. His death … More
South Dakota and the Queen
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday is major worldwide news. Although a constitutional monarch, she is a major world … More
Farewell to Red Allen
The news comes that Carrol “Red” Allen passed away on May 3, 2022. Allen, a Democrat, served a total of … More
Bob Dole, “South Dakota’s third senator,” dies
The news breaks that Bob Dole died this morning. Dole, a World War II hero, was a major figure in … More
Gov. Farrar to lie in state
The Office of Governor Kristi Noem today that former Gov. Frank Farrar, who died on October 31, will lie in … More
Gov. Wollman remembers Gov. Farrar
Bob Mercer has a nice interview on KELOLAND.com with former Governor Harvey Wollman, remembering his longtime friendship with former Governor … More
Terry Woster on Jim Soyer
Colleagues, friends, and family gathered today in Sioux Falls to bid a final farewell to Jim Soyer, a former chief … More
Jean Rounds: SD loses a true “First Lady”
South Dakotans were very sad to learn that Jean Rounds, former First Lady and wife of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, … More
Gov. Frank Farrar 1929-2021
Frank Leroy Farrar, twenty-fourth Governor of South Dakota, has died. The former governor passed away early this morning in Rochester, … More
Jim Soyer: A Life of Service
Jim Soyer, a former chief of staff to Gov. Bill Janklow and longtime Governor’s Office staffer, has passed away. Jim … More
Remembering Les Jensen
Word came this morning that Les Jensen, son of Gov. Leslie Jensen, has passed away. Les, who was 90, was … More
Carv Thompson 1932-2021
The Governor’s Office announced today that flags will fly half staff at the State Capitol on August 28, 2021 in … More
Farewell to David Lust
The sad news broke this afternoon that David E. Lust has died. He was only 53. Lust, was an Aberdeen … More
Farewell to Justin Cronin
Former state legislator Justin Cronin of Gettysburg died yesterday, much too soon, at the age of 40. Cronin had served … More
Mark Meierhenry exits the scene
Former Attorney General Mark Meierhenry died on July 29, 2020. Meierhenry was a colorful figure in South Dakota’s political history. … More
More Tributes to John E. Miller
Dr. John E. Miller’s death on May 1 is being felt across the South Dakota history community. Several nice articles … More
Jon Lauck remembers John Miller
Jon Lauck wrote the following and posted it on his Facebook page. With his permission I am posting it here … More
In memory of John E. Miller
Dr. John E. Miller died today at age 75. Dr. Miller was a longtime professor of history at South Dakota … More
Remembering Deb Bowman
Deb Bowman passed away early on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2019. Deb succumbed to Stage IV lung cancer. She had … More
Mike O’Connor dies
Michael J. O’Connor of Brandon died on October 24, 2018. O’Connor served in the State House of Representatives from 1971-72, … More
Farewell to Dave Kranz
I posted this on Facebook and thought I would share it here as well. I was sorry just now to … More
Roger D. McKellips 1923-2017
The Argus Leader reports that Roger D. McKellips passed away on Friday, August 18. McKellips, 94, was an Alcester banker … More