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Rhoden wins first-ever runoff for Gov. nomination

Gov. Larry Rhoden and Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen speak to members of the media after a town hall event in downtown Sioux Falls on Nov. 20, 2025.

By Seth TupperSouth Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden won the Republican Party’s nomination for governor Tuesday in a runoff election, earning the chance to seek his own four years in office after filling out the remainder of former Gov. Kristi Noem’s last term.The Associated Press called the race at 8:08 p.m. Central. Complete returns several hours… Continue reading Rhoden wins first-ever runoff for Gov. nomination

Beacon E Edition 07.29.2026

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Krogman pitches Bandits to state tourney opening win

Nolan Krogman throws home during a game at Bob Shelden Field against Mitchell earlier this season. Krogman threw a one-hit shutout to defeat Brandon Valley in the first round of the American Legion Class A State Tournament in Rapid City on Tuesday.

Brookings to play again Wednesday night in Rapid City