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"There's no good news here. It's all bad news when it comes to the future." An investigation into postal delivery times for all 66 #SouthDakota counties and 1 package's 3,600-mile trek. buff.ly/7sENmO8
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As tornado season heats up, Aberdeen and Viborg found out some of their warning sirens weren't working. News intern Elena Tittel reports on their status and how the system works. buff.ly/ohV1ojv
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If you're in Sioux Falls tomorrow, 11 middle schoolers from around #SouthDakota will compete in the state civics bee at Augustana University. Read the details. buff.ly/OsEPSa7
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Voter turnout this week topped 34% statewide, but civics and news engagement is down. Join us Monday at the Watertown library to see how to get involved and find credible information. buff.ly/wlmvGLI
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While the governor's race dominated the #SouthDakota primary, several key Republican legislative races were also decided and are still pending. Read a review of them. buff.ly/ZwKWKkK
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With 99 percent of precincts reporting, the South Dakota GOP governor's race is headed for a runoff with Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden. buff.ly/zQOO4Zd
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Marty Jackley and U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds cruised to victory in the #SouthDakota Republican primary, while Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden are headed to a July 28 runoff for governor. Read results of all top races. buff.ly/hXLgPcL
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With 71% of precincts reporting, Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden are poised for a runoff if results hold.
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With 51% of precincts reporting, Larry Rhoden is within 4% points of Toby Doeden. Most West River counties have not fully reported, and neither has Minnehaha County. buff.ly/hXLgPcL
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