A South Dakota lawmaker steps down. He may have been a Minnesota resident for years

Governor seeks nominations after northeast South Dakota lawmaker resigns

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Friday he’s seeking nominations for a new lawmaker to represent District 1 in northeastern South Dakota after Rep. Chris Reder, R-Warner, resigned Thursday. District 1 includes areas in Brown, Day, Marshall and Roberts counties. Reder was elected to his first term last November and served during the 2025 legislative session. He is a Navy veteran and sat on the House Military and Veterans Affairs, Taxation…

A South Dakota lawmaker steps down. He may have been a Minnesota resident for years

A South Dakota lawmaker is stepping down as a representative after questions surfaced regarding his residency in the state.