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SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Leaves With a Wish List

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Leaves With a Wish List

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As his time in office winds down, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says there are a few issues left undone.

He says more work is needed for native American healthcare…

Daugaard says broadband internet expansion is needed in rural parts of the state..

And Daugaard says he has only one piece of public advice for Governor-elect Kristi Noem….

Daugaard wraps up eight years as Governor when Noem is sworn in on January fifth.

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