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Staunch conservatives take leadership positions in GOP-led state legislature • South Dakota Searchlight

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November 9, 2024

Staunch conservatives take leadership positions in GOP-led state legislature • South Dakota Searchlight

A group of staunchly conservative Republicans claimed control of key leadership positions in the state Legislature on Friday evening.

The leadership election in Pierre marked a consolidation of power for the faction, which has pushed for a more conservative agenda, including bills to regulate minors’ access to online pornography, curtail a controversial carbon capture pipeline, and cap property taxes.

Those stances have gained traction within the party’s conservative base, especially in rural and eastern parts of the state where the carbon pipeline has been a divisive issue. The proposed project from Summit Carbon Solutions would capture carbon produced by Midwest ethanol plants and ship it to North Dakota for underground sequestration.

Pipeline opponents ousted 11 of the 14 incumbents who lost seats in the June primary. Those incumbents had voted for a bill that was dubbed the “Landowner Bill of Rights” by its supporters, but was seen as a pro-pipeline law by landowner activists. Opponents petitioned the law onto the general election ballot, and voters soundly rejected it on Election Day.

New landscape confronts South Dakota Republicans after political earthquake shakes incumbents

The 2025 House of Representatives will be led by Rep. Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids, who is set to become the Speaker of the House. Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, will serve as Speaker Pro Tempore. Rep. Scott Odenbach, R-Spearfish, will serve as Majority Leader. Hanson and Odenbach each led political action committees that worked to oust incumbents during the primary.

Rep. Marty Overweg, R-New Holland, will serve as Assistant Majority Leader in the House, and the Whip team will consist of Reps. Jess Bahmuller, Less Heinemann, Bethany Soye, Greg Jamison, and Brandei Schaefbauer.

On the Senate side, the Majority Leader position went to Sen. Jim Mehlhaff, R-Pierre,

Asst. Majority Leader went to Sen. Carl Perry, R-Aberdeen. Sen. Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls, who will serve his first term in the Senate after leaving the House of Representatives, will serve as Senate Pro Tempore.

The Senate Whip team will consist of Sens. Sue Peterson, Kevin Jensen, Randy Deibert, and Tom Pischke.

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Pictures of semi-truck, name of woman released in Minnehaha County fatal crash

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January 11, 2026

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Pictures of semi-truck, name of woman released in Minnehaha County fatal crash

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the name of the woman who was killed in a fatal crash in Minnehaha County last week.

64-year-old Patricia Archambeau of Mitchell died on January 5 due to her injuries in a crash that took place in the early hours of Saturday, January 3.

Archambeau’s 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on I-90 near mile marker 379, about four miles west of Humboldt, when she attempted to pull off on the side of the road.

At the same time, the Traverse was struck by a semi-truck, also traveling eastbound, and pulling a trailer. The truck continued driving east after the crash and has yet to be located.

On Sunday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol released two images of the semi-truck suspected of hitting Archambeau’s Traverse. The two photos were taken on I-29 near 41st Street in Sioux Falls at 2:25 a.m., about 12 minutes after the crash west of Humboldt.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released two images of a semi-truck believed to be involved in a fatal crash that took place last Saturday in Minnehaha County.(South Dakota Highway Patrol)

Highway Patrol is seeking more information about a red Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck, missing its passenger-side headlight. If anyone has information, they’re asked to contact Highway Patrol at 605-367-5700.

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South Dakota knocks off Denver 82-72

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January 10, 2026

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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cameron Fens scored 23 points as South Dakota beat Denver 82-72 on Saturday.

Fens also contributed 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Coyotes (9-9, 1-2 Summit League). Isaac Bruns scored 20 points while going 8 of 12 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.

Gabe Oldham led the Pioneers (8-11, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Denver also got 19 points from Zane Nelson. Carson Johnson also put up 11 points and six assists.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help

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January 10, 2026

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SD Highway Patrol releases new details on hit and run, asks for public’s help

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.

In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.

According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.

The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.

Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.

If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.

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