2nd Democrat Joins Senate Race

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A business man from north east South Dakota says he wants to take a shot at the democratic nomination for the US Senate.

Kevin Artz of Ashton made the announcement at Northwestern High School in Mellette yesterday…

Artz says he believes the federal government is not a government of the people any more…

Artz says if people want to get big money out of politics, then he is the guy…

If Artz can make the ballot, he would face Rick Weiland for the nomination.

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