One number can't define South Dakota's economy

One number can't define South Dakota's economy

Toby Doeden, left, and Gov. Larry Rhoden deliver speeches to the South Dakota Republican Convention on June 26, 2026, at The Monument events center in Rapid City. (Photos by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)Leadership begins with intellectual honesty—the basic skill of describing reality before claiming the authority to fix it. Anyone asking to lead South Dakota should first demonstrate the ability to read a chart without turning it into per…