Governor candidates say prison overdoses need stronger response

South Dakota 2026 governor candidates say eight inmate overdoses linked to K2 signal urgent need for tougher drug detection, ...

More House Republicans are leaving Congress to run for governor than in decades amid frustration over ‘toxic environment’

Congressional Republicans have yet to break the record for most retirements in a single year, but some say it’s only a matter of time before widespread frustration with the current state of Washington ...

“The appearance of impropriety is definitely there,” South Dakota House Speaker is concerned over state ties to a company that received millions in aid

House Speaker Jon Hansen who’s running for Governor, is sounding the alarm on ties between two state economic officials and a company that’s received 10s of millions in State aid.

MyPillow founder running for Minnesota governor

Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the "MyPillow Guy," officially entered the race for Minnesota governor on Thursday in hopes of winning the ...
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Dusty Johnson looks to improve South Dakota education with ‘Strong Schools’ plan

MITCHELL — Rep. Dusty Johnson wants to strengthen South Dakota schools, and he unveiled a three-point plan Monday that could improve budgeting, academic scores and open new trade pathways to ...
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Former Fargo School Board member who was censured twice running for North Dakota Legislature

Jennifer Benson was disciplined by the board after she claimed a superintendent withheld information about declining enrollment and refused to wear a face mask during COVID-era board meetings.