Like Thune, Johnson says his role gives him the chance to make sure the South Dakota perspective is heard in Washington DC. He also says people in Washington are noticing the Dakotas.

South Dakota students could’ve been left out of the Scripps National Spelling Bee if a regional partner hadn't come forward this year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Silence from South Dakota’s congressional delegation. South Dakota Searchlight has reached out ...