The SDGOP is offering a large piece of 2020 Campaign memorabilia to people who donate at least $50 to the State Republican Party.

While local state party organizations have not been big on issuing campaign material in recent years, this election, the SDGOP is on the bandwagon, and has 3×5 (as in 3×5 foot) “Trump 2020 Keep South Dakota Great” flags available with a $50 donation to the party.

You can get yours by making a donation via clicking on this link.

 

Bikers for Trump/SDGOP are hosting a Freedom Ride this weekend. Interested in riding?  All you have to do is to show up at Beal Distributing on the 20th at 11AM:

The Rapid City Journal has more details – with some of them a bit salacious – on the arrest of former State Senator Lynne Disanto for falsely accusing her husband of attacking her:

Officer Heather Monson and a detective conducted a second interview with Mark on Jan. 8, according to a report she wrote the next day.

Mark said Lyndi hit him when they were dating but neither of them were violent toward each other during their seven years of marriage.

This time he told the officer and detective a different story about the hole in the door. Mark said he hit his own head against the door after becoming frustrated over Lyndi being unfaithful.

and..

Mark also said that Lyndi stole his dog, Buster, when she came over on Jan. 7.

Read all the details here in the Rapid City Journal.

Good gosh. The accusations are that she was out to get him.

…And apparently she was out to get his little dog too.

From Dakota News now, former State Senator Lynne DiSanto has been charged with making false police reports against her ex-husband, Mark DiSanto, claiming he assaulted her when the investigation revealed neither one was home:

DiSanto, who also goes by the names Lyndi DiSanto and Lynne Hix-DiSanto, was read her charges from the state by Magistrate Judge Todd Hyronimus on Thursday. Robert Pasqualucci, her attorney, did not appear in court during her first hearing.

and..

Upon Swan’s arrival, Lynne requested she privately speak with Swan to explain the situation. The officer’s account states the following: Lynne reported her husband had assaulted her the previous night while trying to reclaim some belongings left at his residence amid a divorce between the two. She told the officer that Mark had choked her, then punched a hole in the upstairs bedroom door. She claims his demeanor was “super aggressive” and that she later spent the night at a friend’s house.

Lynne also alleged in the police interview Mark had assaulted her an unknown in the past, but did not report it because of his position as an official. Lynne further claimed that her husband made death threats to her, saying Mark could “take her out on a hill, shoot her and no one would know he did it.”

Go read this story now at Dakota News Now.

And it looks like they have the false report on body camera, as she’s making these claims in the midst of a contentious divorce.

This story is just starting to blow up.

The Pierre Capital Journal is reporting that Governor Kristi Noem is appearing as the featured speaker at a Republican Dinner in New Hampshire next month:

Here is how WMUR reporter John DiStaso introduces Noem in his piece: “South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, viewed as a rising star in the national GOP and a possible 2024 presidential contender, plans to visit New Hampshire Oct. 15 as the featured speaker at a state Republican Party fundraiser, a party source told WMUR.”

US Senator Mike Rounds is racking up endorsements this AM. After noting his support from the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List earlier, Rounds has posted on facebook his NRA endorsement, showing his A+ rating from the organization, while Dan Ahlers comes off with a D rating.

In 2016 and 2019, Ahlers had received D- ratings for his performance in the State Legislature, which means that things might be slightly moving up for him..

Rounds Receives Top Rating from Pro-Life Group

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) received an “A” Rating from the pro-life organization the Susan B. Anthony List for consistently voting to protect the lives of unborn babies as well as the consciences of taxpayers who don’t want their hard-earned tax dollars paying for abortions domestically or internationally.

“Every life is a precious gift from God,” said Rounds. “The sanctity of human life is something we should all seek to protect. I’ll continue working in the Senate on policies that are pro-family and pro-life. I thank the Susan B. Anthony List for all they do to protect the lives of unborn children.”

To read more about Rounds’ “A” rating or the Susan B. Anthony List, click HERE.

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This card is hitting mailboxes across Rapid City in District 35, and it makes note of who the Republican is in the District 35 State Senate contest. And I even have a clean copy for you to look at.

The GOP postcard notes Jessica Castleberry’s conservative bonafides, which are also matched with an endorsement with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.

While Castleberry’s opponent might try to claim he’s kind of like a Republican.. there’s only one Republican candidate in the race for D35 State Senate. And that’s Senator Castleberry.

Make a point to go visit Jessica’s website at JessicaCastleberry.com, and support a great Republican for State Senate!

Thune: Congress Cannot Ignore the Effect Washington Spending Has on Future Generations

“Unfortunately, too many Democrats – including Democrats’ vice presidential candidate – are open to bankrupting Americans with the Green New Deal and other plans.”

Click here or on the picture above to watch Thune’s speech.

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the soaring U.S. national debt and the effect it could have on future economic growth. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), next year, America’s debt will be greater than its gross domestic product (GDP) and rise to 107 percent in 2023, the highest percentage in the nation’s history. Thune expressed his frustration with his Democratic colleagues and their general lack of concern regarding the amount of money that would be spent to advance their own political agendas – like the Green New Deal.

The Rapid City School District has apparently sent a cease and desist letter to former District 30 Legislative Candidate Florence Thompson for a couple of minor things.

The letter states that at an Aug. 24 meeting Florence Thompson accused the RCAS administration of brainwashing students and adopting programs that encourage students to “riot, attack government buildings, destroy property and destroy society.”

“It’s happened in Minnesota, where our superintendent (Lori Simon) is from, and we have adopted all of those programs that they have up there,” Thompson said.

Thompson, a retired school psychologist and president of South Dakota Parents Involved in Education, makes frequent critical comments at board meetings.

Read the entire story here.

Thompson says that the cease and desist letter has a chilling effect on free speech.  Or maybe it has a chilling effect on crazy talk.

But can it be said to have a chilling effect, since it got her a newspaper article to use to rant a little louder?