Reports from the field at the St. Patrick’s Parade in Sioux Falls

More reports from the frontline of politics this weekend in Sioux Falls this afternoon, as a number of candidates were represented in the St. Me.. er, St. Patrick’s Paradeas people scrambled to enjoy the spring event coming on the edge of a spring blizzard system that’s on the way:

My official parade observer noted that Governor Larry Rhoden was the only Gubernatorial candidate who was MIA in the Sioux Falls St Patrick’s day parade. Every other candidate had an entry. Even the Democrat.

The biggest turnout by far was – as expected – the ever enthusiastic Dusty Johnson parade crew;

Dusty had a good sized group with him.  I don’t have a photo, but my correspondent noted Jon Hansen had some people but nowhere near as many.  Toby Doeden apparently substituted his wrapped camper and staff for popular support.

I’m told that for Democrats, Dan Ahlers was there walking with Kadyn Wittman and other members of the loyal opposition.

For mayor, Christine Erickson had an enthusiastic crew walking with her (I’m told 35 people) as you can see from her Facebook post:

Other candidates in the lineup included Joe Batcheller, Jamie Smith, and even David Z was there with an entry. I was told by my correspondent that he did not see Greg Jamison in the lineup.

I do know that Greg had a coffee event first this this morning.

And the table was even sanitized for his group’s safety.