A Sioux Falls lawmaker is set to become South Dakota’s next lieutenant governor. Governor Larry Rhoden has nominated Republican Rep. Tony Venhuizen to succeed him after former Gov. Kristi Noem resigned last week to join President Donald Trump’s cabinet.

8 hours ago · The House voted 67-to-0, and the Senate 35-to-0 to approve Governor Larry Rhoden’s pick for the position. Venhuizen, a former chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard, was sworn in immediately after the votes and will now serve as President of the Senate. The position opened when former ...

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1 day ago · A Sioux Falls lawmaker is set to become South Dakota’s next lieutenant governor. Governor Larry Rhoden has nominated Republican Rep. Tony Venhuizen to succeed him after former Gov. Kristi Noem resigned last week to join President Donald Trump’s cabinet. Venhuizen, 42, is in his second term ...

South Dakota’s 34th Governor Larry Rhoden says he is ready to take over after Kristi Noem’s resignation Saturday. Rhoden, 65, who ascended to the role after the U.S. Senate confirmed Noem to become the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, spoke publicly for the first time about the transition process that has been underway since President Donald Trump nominated Noem on ...

5 days ago · South Dakota’s 34th Governor Larry Rhoden says he is ready to take over after Kristi Noem’s resignation Saturday. Rhoden, 65, who ascended to the role after the U.S. Senate confirmed Noem to become the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, spoke publicly for the first time about the transition process that has been underway since President Donald Trump nominated Noem on ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, January 5th, the Winner Police Department received a call of a vehicle fire in the northwestern portion of Winner. The Winner Police Department, Winner Volunteer Fire Department and Tripp County Ambulance responded to the call. Officers found the ...

Elections took place across South Dakota as well as the Nation. In the Legislative Races in District 21 for State Senator Republican Mykala Voita defeats Democrat Dan Andersson 8,450 votes to 2,515 votes.

Election Day took place today in Central South Dakota. The City of Winner had elections take place for both Mayor and City Council. For Mayor, Brad Schramm defeated Jody Brozik.

A blood drive will take place this Thursday, December 19th from 12:30 to 5:30pm inside the Gregory Auditorium. To schedule an appointment, call Katie Bolander at 605- 835-5170, or at 605-835-9672.