South Dakota closes fiscal 2026 with $69 million surplus, governor says
South Dakota finished fiscal year 2026 with a $69 million surplus, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced July 13. The balance increased state reserve funds to approximately $325 million.
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South Dakota Republican governor race heads to early August runoff
Gov. Larry Rhoden and an unnamed challenger advanced to a statewide Republican gubernatorial runoff after no candidate reached South Dakota’s 35% nomination threshold in the primary.