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Campaigns, tribal tensions, TIFs and more | Today's Stories | Nov. 19

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On today's update...

Governor Larry Rhoden formally announced his campaign for the governor's race. The incumbent faces a stiff primary, Democratic opposition, and critical issues to tangle with this upcoming legislative session.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe announces it’s withdrawing from two Native American advocacy organizations.

TIF districts are a controversial use of tax dollars, especially when the public is opposed to what those dollars are funding. In Rapid City, strong opposition led to one major TIF being put to a special election.

And more...

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He received a degree from Augustana University in English and Journalism. He started at SDPB as an intern before transitioning to a politics, business and everything in-between reporter based in Sioux Falls.