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Benjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”Franklin was a legendary intellect, and it’s hard to overstate the impact he had. But I’d suggest an addition to that particular quote, one with which I suspect he’d agree.

(Pierre, S.D.) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson states that Robert Arnold did not have enough valid signatures to place his name on the Primary election ballot as a candidate for Governor.A Democratic candidate for Governor requires 1,232 valid signatures to appear on the ballot.

South Dakota has one of the lowest overall state tax burdens in the country, largely because it does not tax individual income and lacks several major statewide taxes.The Tax Foundation ranks South Dakota No.

PIERRE, S.D. – The field is set for the 2026 South Dakota Primary Election on June 2 for state legislative races as well as governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

As a physician assistant who has served this community for over 25 years, I have worked with many providers. Erin Tobin stands out, and I am proud to support her for District 21 Senate.Erin and I have cared for patients together in both the clinic and the emergency room.

Junior Class, pictured front row, from left: Kylie Archambeau, Callie Bergin, Marin Bultje, Kimimila Flood, and Ignacia Gallegos; back row, from left: Nehemiah Flying Hawk, Lucas White, Michael Chasing Hawk, Jamian Medicine Horn, Steven Nielsen, and Brandon Waterman.Photo by Darci Bultje

10 Years Ago - 2016A construction crew lays the foundation of the future Dollar General last week in Lake Andes.Marcia Dvorak and Nathan Bierman are engaged.Andes Central Prom was held.Dale Hall was inducted into the SD High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

National Library Week: “Find Your Joy” Michael Threet, the new host of Reading Rainbow, has been named the National Honorary Chair of National Library Week.

'Headin’ For A Weddin’' By Le Roma Greth on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Both performances will be at 7:00 p.m. Come out to the Calvary Baptist Church in Platte to experience some old-fashioned feudin’ with lots of laughs, a tangled love triangle, and hillbilly twang!

Asia Abdo, Nettlynn Iron Cloud , Char’lee Romero, and Aubrey Fast Horse organized a community school project to dye Easter eggs with the Lake Andes Senior Living Home residents on April 1 with Ms. Storms’ 4th grade class.The elderly were happy and excited.