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Walter Dale Miller
Walter Dale "Walt" Miller (October 5, 1925 – September 28, 2015) was an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as the 29th governor of South Dakota from 1993 to 1995, having assumed the office upon the death of George S. Mickelson. He was, at age 67 upon taking office, the oldest person to serve as the governor of South Dakota. Biography Miller was born in 1925 in the unincorporated community of Viewfield in Meade County, South Dakota near his family ranch, where he lived and worked throughout his life. He attended the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology but did not graduate. In addition to ranching, Miller was the president of the Dakota National Life Insurance Company from 1970 to 1985. Career From 1967 to 1986, Miller served in the South Dakota House of Representatives. From 1975 to 1978, and again in 1986, he served as House Majority Leader. Miller was Speaker of the House in 1981 and 1982. During his legislative tenure, he also serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of South Dakota
The governor of South Dakota is the head of government of South Dakota. The governor is elected to a four-year term in even years when there is no presidential election. The current governor is Larry Rhoden, a member of the Republican Party who took office on January 25, 2025 upon Kristi Noem's resignation following her confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security by the United States Senate. Qualifications Anyone who seeks to be elected Governor of South Dakota must meet the following qualifications: *Be a citizen of the United States *Be at least 21 years old *Be a resident of South Dakota for at least two years as of the election Powers and duties The governor holds many powers and duties, which in many ways are similar to those held by the president of the United States: *The governor serves as a spokesperson for the state, promoting business and economic development interests. *The governor is actively involved in the legislative process; they may introduce legisl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tempore
''Tempore'' (abbreviated to temp.) in historical literature, denotes a period during which a person whose exact lifespan is unknown, was known to have been alive or active, or some other date which is not exactly known, usually given as the reign of a monarch. The word is Latin, being the ablative singular of the noun ''tempus, temporis'', "time", thus meaning "in the time (of)". It should be followed by a name in the genitive case. The theoretical full form might be ''vixit tempore Regis Henrici Primi'' ("they lived in the time of King Henry the First"; i.e. 1100–1135). The best-known occurrence is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the phrase ''Tempore Regis Eduardi'' (nominative case ''Rex Eduardus''), meaning "in the time of King Edward (the Confessor)" appears in the entry for almost every manor, abbreviated as TRE. It thus signifies the date range 1042–1066. It is useful in historical literature because the names of many historical persons appear in surviving docum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carole Hillard
Carole Kay Hillard (née Rypkema; August 14, 1936 – October 25, 2007) was the first woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. Personal Hillard was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, August 14, 1936, to Edward Rypkema and Vernell Peterson; she was the oldest of three daughters born to them. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1957 with an undergraduate degree in education. She subsequently earned a master's degree in education from South Dakota State University in 1982 and then a master's degree in political science at the University of South Dakota in 1984. Hillard was married to John Hillard. They had five children. Politics Hillard's electoral career began when she served on the Rapid City Common Council. She was then elected to two terms in the South Dakota House of Representatives from Rapid City. Hillard, a Republican, was elected as lieutenant governor in 1994 and was re-elected in 1998 as the running mate of Bill Janklow; she served from 1995 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 South Dakota Gubernatorial Election
The 1990 South Dakota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect a governor of South Dakota. Republican governor George S. Mickelson was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee Bob L. Samuelson. Mickelson died in a plane crash near Zwingle, Iowa on April 19, 1993. Republican primary Candidates * George S. Mickelson, incumbent governor of South Dakota Democratic primary Candidates * Bob L. Samuelson, former state senator General election Results References 1990 South Dakota South Dakota (; Sioux language, Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state, state in the West North Central states, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Dakota people, Dakota Sioux ... 1990 South Dakota elections {{SouthDakota-election-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secretary Of State Of South Dakota
The secretary of state of South Dakota is an elected constitutional officer of the U.S. state of South Dakota. The current secretary of state is Monae Johnson. Divisions The secretary of state's office is composed of three divisions: *ThBusiness Services Divisionregisters corporations and other business entities, as well as trademarks, DBA statements and liens filed pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. *ThElections Divisionadministers elections and voter registration, and regulates campaign finance. The Secretary of State also serves as the chairperson of the South Dakota Board of Elections. *ThAdministrative Services Divisionlicenses notaries public, sports agents, and lobbyists, issues apostilles and concealed pistol permits, authorizes certain types of raffles, serves as registered agent for service of process for certain out-of-state citizens and corporations, and publishes the South Dakota Legislative Manual (referred to as the Blue Book). Other duties The secret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Auditor Of South Dakota
The state auditor of South Dakota is a constitutional officer in the executive branch of the U.S. state of South Dakota. Twenty-seven individuals have held the office of state auditor since statehood. The incumbent is Rich Sattgast, a Republican. Powers and duties The state auditor is the elected watchdog of state government, scrutinizing and approving the disbursement of public funds paid out of the state treasury. The state auditor exercises this constitutional authority by preauditing all vouchers for claims against the state, issuing warrants on the state treasurer in payment of claims approved, recording financial transactions, reconciling fund balances, and submitting annual reports on the financial condition of state funds and appropriations to the governor, legislature, and various state agencies. The state auditor also administers payroll to state employees. This activity entails collecting payroll and withheld federal income taxes from personnel, coordinating depo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Fort Pierre is a city in Stanley County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Pierre, South Dakota micropolitan area and the county seat of Stanley County. The population was 2,115 at the 2020 census. The settlement of Fort Pierre developed around an 1832 fort situated on the west bank of the Missouri River, near the confluence with its tributary Bad River. Earlier European exploration was by the French beginning in the early 1700s. An American-owned trading post had been operating near what became the fort since 1817, and in 2017 the city celebrated its bicentennial of continuous permanent settlement. History On March 30, 1743, Francois and Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye reached the area of present-day Fort Pierre during an expedition west from Quebec, a French colony in present-day Canada. They left a lead plate buried in a hill in what is now the city to claim the land for the King of France. In the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the United States acquired th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennington County, South Dakota
Pennington County is a County (United States), county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 109,222, making it the List of counties in South Dakota, second most populous county in South Dakota, and was estimated to be 115,979 in 2024. Its county seat is Rapid City, South Dakota, Rapid City. The county was created on January 11, 1875, and was organized on April 19, 1877. It is named for John L. Pennington, fifth List of Governors of Dakota Territory, Governor of Dakota Territory, who held office in 1875 when the county was formed. Pennington County is included in the Rapid City Rapid City metropolitan area, metropolitan statistical area. It is also the location of Mount Rushmore. History In 1874, US Army commander George A. Custer led a group into the Black Hills area. He and some of his officers climbed the crest now called Black Elk Peak, and made a toast to US General William S. Harney. They named the peak for H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Underwood, South Dakota
New Underwood (Lakota: ''wóȟešma tȟéča''; "new undergrowth") is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 590 at the 2020 Census. New Underwood got its start ''circa'' 1906. The city was named for John Underwood, a cattleman. Until 2017, it was home to the world’s smallest biker bar, which is now closed. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 660 people, 248 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 280 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 6.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population. There were 248 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 South Dakota Gubernatorial Election
The 1994 South Dakota gubernatorial election, took place on November 8, 1994, to elect a Governor of South Dakota. Republican former Governor Bill Janklow was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Jim Beddow. Republican primary Candidates *Bill Janklow, former Governor of South Dakota * Walter Dale Miller, incumbent Governor of South Dakota Results Democratic primary Candidates * Jim Beddow, former Dakota Wesleyan University president * Carrol V. Allen * Jim Burg Results Third parties Candidates *Nathan A. Barton (Libertarian) General election Results References {{United States elections, 1994 1994 South Dakota South Dakota (; Sioux language, Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state, state in the West North Central states, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Dakota people, Dakota Sioux ... 1994 South Dakota elections ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 South Dakota Gubernatorial Election
The 1986 South Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1986 to elect the Governor of South Dakota. Incumbent Bill Janklow was term-limited, so the field for the new governor was open. Republican nominee George S. Mickelson was elected, defeating Democratic nominee Ralph Lars Herseth. Until 2018, this would be the closest Gubernatorial election in South Dakota. Republican primary Candidates * George S. Mickelson, Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives * Clint Roberts, former member of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota's 2nd district * Lowell Hansen, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota * Alice Kundert, South Dakota Secretary of State Results Democratic primary Candidates * Ralph Lars Herseth, State Representative * Richard F. Kneip, former Governor of South Dakota * Kenneth D. Stofferahn, South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Results General election Results References {{U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
