The Big, Epic Road Trip: 1,400 Miles of Listening to South Dakota

Last week, I traveled more than 1,400 miles across South Dakota, starting at my home near Dell Rapids and winding through communities from De Smet and Clark to Herreid and Lemmon, Hot Springs, Martin, and Wanblee. Jenny Sampson, Sioux Falls resident and campaign volunteer, joined me for five days on the road. We met with farmers, ranchers, educators, healthcare professionals, small business owners, retirees, and people from all walks of life. We visited coffee shops, a hospital, wacipi,...