Nathan Sanderson, a Republican, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association and former director of policy and operations in the Daugaard administration, said one of the state’s greatest economic development successes is the dairy industry.

Madison Republican state Sen. Casey Crabtree announced Monday that he is running for South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson has opened up about her decision to seek re-election. Johnson says she has started projects that she would like more time to finish.

STURGIS — In a speech formally launching his campaign for Congress on Tuesday, South Dakota Republican Marty Jackley signaled a desire to bring workers into the country legally while preventing unauthorized immigration.