South Dakota Politics News

August 5, 2009 - 03:28 pm

SD has new Senators?

“Auto-tune the news” is a spoof that’s gaining in popularity as a group of people are using professional recording software to spoof the media and politicians.
Watch this clip as presided over by South Dakota Senators “Junkie Einstein” and “Olga Barth.”
If that doesn’t suit your fancy Auto-tune the news #7 features Senator Angry Gorilla, also from [...]

August 5, 2009 - 11:44 am

Look what Sibby hath helped to wrought!

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If any of you remember the long ago auction we conducted for the webname sibbyonline.com, part of the proceeds were donated in the Sibmeister’s name to the FISHBACK CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
While at the time, I speculated that it could go towards little marxist coloring books, in all actuality it went towards upgrading [...]

August 5, 2009 - 09:46 am

South Dakota Democratic political consultant calls out Herseth Sandlin’s group

South Dakota Political consultant Steve Hildebrand has never been a huge fan on Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.  Waaaay back in 2004, when he was working for the Tom Daschle campaign, he demanded his donation back from Herseth because of a position she took against gay marriage. Openly gay himself, he tended not to agree with [...]

August 5, 2009 - 09:33 am

I’m being followed….

I just got a note that I’m being followed. No, it’s not Steve Jarding sending operatives out to look for evidence of my wealth. And it’s not the long gone nutjobs from 2008’s initiated measure 10 telling me they have pictures of the dog in my backyard.
I’ve integrated my webposts with Twitter, and I seem [...]

August 5, 2009 - 12:35 am
NEWS FEED: Capital Journal

Hughes County jail taking shape

PIERRE — The new Hughes County jail is starting to take shape, Kevin Franker, of GA Johnson Construction, told commissioners during a Hughes County Commission meeting Monday.

August 5, 2009 - 12:26 am
NEWS FEED: Capital Journal

Grants pending for law

PIERRE —  From new mobile data terminals to a new server for the new jail and the police department, local law enforcement officials are watching grant requests keenly.

August 5, 2009 - 12:26 am
NEWS FEED: Capital Journal

Wakpa Sica looking to start construction again

FORT PIERRE — For three years, Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Place has stood north of Fort Pierre, one wing a mostly empty shell and the other a field of grass. Now, for the first time since a federal earmark dried up in 2006, construction could start again at Wakpa Sica.

August 5, 2009 - 12:26 am
NEWS FEED: Capital Journal

Mayor names food bank task force

PIERRE —  Mayor Laurie Gill named 13 people to the task force for a widely followed potential project during Tuesday’s city commission meeting.

August 5, 2009 - 12:26 am
NEWS FEED: Capital Journal

Trail ride, activities start next week

FORT PIERRE — Final preparations are under way for a week of events organizers say will be the party of the year in Fort Pierre.

August 4, 2009 - 03:03 pm

Republican National Committee runs new radio ad on Herseth & Health Care

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The RNC has a new Radio ad running with regards to Obamacare - click above and hear it here first!