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. In District 26 for State Senator Republican Tamara Grove defeats Shawn Bordeaux 4,380 votes to 3,221 votes. In District 21 Marty Overweg and Jim Halverson will take those 2 seats. In District 26A Democrat Eric E. Emery receives 1,531 votes, Republican Ron Frederick receives 904 votes and Independent William Craig Lafferty receives 559 votes. Eric Emery will be the District 26A representative. In District 26B Republican Rebecca Reimer defeats Independent David Reis 2,746 votes to 1,647 votes.

In Mellette County for States Attorney – Kirby Krogman defeats Michael Strain 357 votes to 343. In Gregory County for Board of Commissioners in District 2 Peggy Glover defeats Lance Matucha 275 votes to 237 and in District 4 Doug Janousek defeats P.J. Olson 304 votes to 163. In Mellette County for Commissioner in District 1 Wesley A. Schmidt receives 111 votes, William (Bill) Huber receives 53 votes and Casey G. Krogman receives 53 votes. Wesley A. Schmidt will win that seat. In Todd County for Commissioner in District 4 – Stephanie Murray Night Pipe defeats Clifford T. Lafferty with 208 votes to 116 votes.

Elections will take place today in our listening area. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. Along with the Presidential Election and many Statewide ballot questions, we also have many local elections taking place.

In the Legislative Races on the ballot in District 21 for State Senator are Republican Mykala Voita and Democrat Dan Andersson. In District 26 for State Senator on the ballot is Democrat Shawn Bordeaux and Republican Tamara Grove. Running for the 2 spots available for State Representative in District 21 are Marty Overweg and Jim Halverson. In District 26A on the ballot are Democrat Eric E. Emery, Republican Ron Frederick and Independent William Craig Lafferty. In District 26B on the ballot are Republican Rebecca Reimer and Independent David Reis.

There will also be some local county races. In Mellette County running for States Attorney are Kirby Krogman and Michael Strain. In Gregory County on the ballot for Board of Commissioners will be in District 2 Lance Matucha and Peggy Glover and in District 4 Doug Janousek and P.J. Olson. In Mellette County running for Commissioner in District 1 are Wesley A. Schmidt, William (Bill) Huber and Casey G. Krogman. In Todd County running for Commissioner in District 4 are Stephanie Murray Night Pipe and Clifford T. Lafferty.

We will be updating you with results from the Election tonight.

We have rain reports from Sunday!

Delbert Klein, 4 miles East of Burke .20;

Pete Haukaas, O’kreek .25;

Jeff Farner, Winner .42;

Short Haley, Colome .53;

Cheryl Schroeder, Winner .34;

Elaine Larson, Chamberlain .34;

Charlotte Piper, South of Wood .74;

Brian Hofeldt, Millboro .63;

Stan Bicek, 10 miles South of Colome .60.

Elections will take place on Tuesday in our listening area. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. Along with the Presidential Election and many Statewide ballot questions, we also have many local elections taking place.

In the Legislative Races on the ballot in District 21 for State Senator are Republican Mykala Voita and Democrat Dan Andersson. In District 26 for State Senator on the ballot is Democrat Shawn Bordeaux and Republican Tamara Grove. Running for the 2 spots available for State Representative in District 21 are Marty Overweg and Jim Halverson. In District 26A on the ballot are Democrat Eric E. Emery, Republican Ron Frederick and Independent William Craig Lafferty. In District 26B on the ballot are Republican Rebecca Reimer and Independent David Reis.

There will also be some local county races. In Mellette County running for States Attorney are Kirby Krogman and Michael Strain. In Gregory County on the ballot for Board of Commissioners will be in District 2 Lance Matucha and Peggy Glover and in District 4 Doug Janousek and P.J. Olson. In Mellette County running for Commissioner in District 1 are Wesley A. Schmidt, William (Bill) Huber and Casey G. Krogman. In Todd County running for Commissioner in District 4 are Stephanie Murray Night Pipe and Clifford T. Lafferty.

We will be updating you with results from the Election on Tuesday night.

There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, November 26th at the White River High School Gym. The blood drive will run from 12:30 to 3pm. If you would like to schedule an appointment, call Morgan Kinsley at 605-259-3136.

Winner Regional Health will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, November 16th beginning at 6pm at Winner City Hall in the Rotary Room. CEO Brian Williams will be addressing the future of Winner Regional Health  along with a question and answer session. All are welcome to attend.

The Lake Platte Haunted Trail will be open one last time for the season in Platte! The trail will be open tonight from 7:30-11pm.  There is a $15 entry fee to check it out, and cash and Venmo payments will be accepted. The trail is located two miles west of the four way stop in Platte, then a mile north on  385th avenue, and then a mile west.

There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, November 26th at the White River High School Gym. The blood drive will run from 12:30 to 3pm. If you would like to schedule an appointment, call Morgan Kinsley at 605-259-3136.

Todd County High School will hold a Halloween Dance this Friday, November 1st from 6-9pm at Ben Reifel Auditorium. There will be a costume contest during the dance and is being sponsored by the Student Council.

The Lake Platte Haunted Trail will be open one last time for the season in Platte! The trail will be open on November 2nd from 7:30-11pm.  There is a $15 entry fee to check it out, and cash and Venmo payments will be accepted. The trail is located two miles west of the four way stop in Platte, then a mile north on  385th avenue, and then a mile west.