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astating." • Had it not been for Deadwood, Lead's higher-profile neighbor that draws about 2 million tourists a year, the town might have gone under, she said. • "I was raised through Homestake. I was very sad when it was shut down. (The mine) definitely needed to be used for something." •
SD governor criticized for primary endorsements
CHET BROKAW,Associated Press
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Conservative Republican state lawmakers continued Tuesday to criticize Gov. Dennis Daugaard for endorsing candidates in five key
GOP legislative primary races. • Rep. Manny Steele, R-Sioux Falls, said the Republican governor should stay out of primary races, particularly since he seems to be backing more liberal candidates against conservatives. • "I felt the governor was totally out of line. He shouldn't be endorsing candidates because he's the executive branch and we're the legislative branch," said Steele, who doesn't face a primary. • Earlier in the
