South Dakota lawmakers test their skills behind the wheel at emergency vehicle driving course

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 22, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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PIERRE — After weeks spent split on property tax relief, economic development and other policy decisions, some state legislators seized an opportunity to blow off steam at a lawmakers’ day taking place just north of the capital city.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol and Department of Public Safety hosted about a dozen lawmakers at the Emergency Vehicle Operation Course.

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