Klobuchar to Keynote 2010 Convention

In addition to an exciting line-up of our statewide candidates that will speak at the 2010 South Dakota Democratic Party State Convention, the special keynote speaker for the event will be Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

Sen. Klobuchar was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, becoming the first woman elected to represent the State of Minnesota. She grew up in a strong Democratic family and served as chief prosecutor in Minnesota’s largest county before being elected Senator.  Klobuchar is a fierce advocate for consumer protection and renewable energy legislation, helping to pass laws keeping toxic products off our shores and out of our stores. She has been described by the Washington Post as a “rising star” and by the Star Tribune as “a fast-moving legislator with potential to become a party leader.”

Sen. Johnson, Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Heidepriem will also speak at the Convention Dinner.  The public is welcome to attend the dinner with PURCHASE OF A TICKET before or at the door. Cost for the dinner is $50 for all attendees.  Tickets are going fast for our limited seating.  For those interested in attending, please contact the SDDP office (see contact information below).

The Convention will be held at the Ramkota in Sioux Falls from June 25-26, 2010.  Counties from across the state are sending delegates to vote to confirm our Lt. Governor candidate, Sec. of State, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, Public Utilities Commissioner and Commissioner of School and Public Lands.  Click here for more information about Convention.

The delegates will also create the South Dakota Democratic Party Platform.  If you are a Democrat and you would like to give input towards the SDDP Party Platform, please contact your County Chair at www.sddp.org or the South Dakota at 605-271-5405 or at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Primary Parties

The Democrats have 5 primaries in Legislative District races.  If you live in Districts 7, 14, 15, 22 or 28A - go vote today at your County Courthouse or tomorrow at your Polling Location.  To find your polling location - go to theSecretary of State's website. After you vote, or help Get Out The Vote - come watch the results roll in.

In Sioux Falls - Due to a forecast of rain tonight in Sioux Falls, we will not be having a picture at Falls Park. Instead, after the polls close, please go immediately to Mary Clark's house. For more information please call the SDDP office at 605-271-5405.

In Rapid City - Come down to Shooters Steakhouse on West Main with all the West River Dems.  For more information, call Sylvia 660-626-6634.

Sympathies and Memories

Robert D. Moore, an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, passed away today.  Moore has served as an elected Council member of the Tribe. He was the Great Plains Alternate Area Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians, and Great Plains representative to the Tribal Technical Advisory Group of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Robert served as the Indian Affairs staff member for former US Senator Tom Daschle, his work has raised the awareness of health disparities throughout all of Indian Country. He has also worked extensively in and was a strong advocate for American Indian Higher Education as a former employee and graduate of Sinte Gleska University of Rosebud. Robert was honored to sing the national anthem at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.  He has been a friend and mentor to many South Dakotans and he will be missed.  Rest in Peace Robert.

Heidepriem Kick-Off! Join the Fun!

Tuesday May 25^th 

10am - Sioux Falls -  Old Courthouse Museum on 6^th and Main.

12pm – Yankton - South Dakota Magazine Offices 410 E. Third St.

3pm - Mitchell - McGovern Library 1200 W. University Ave

6:30pm – Miller- The City Park

Wednesday May 26^th 

8am – Huron - Manolis Grocery  47 3^rd St

10:30am – Aberdeen - The Old Burlington Northern Depot 1 Court St

1:30pm – Watertown - Redlin “Photo Gallery” 1200 Mickelson Dr

3pm – Brookings - Agricultural Heritage Museum 925 11^th St

May 27^th Thursday - 6pm - Barbeque McKennan Park

Contact the Heidepriem Campaign for more info 605-370-5450