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Several Rapid City mayoral candidates benefit from PAC donations | June 05

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On today's update...

Donations from political action committees, or PACs, have risen significantly during American campaign seasons over the last decade. They're playing a role in South Dakota's elections, including the race for mayor in Rapid City.

Governor Kristi Noem is requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for several counties hit by spring flooding. The request applies to 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota as well as the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation.

A new online portal gives employers a different way to submit child support payments. The portal allows employers to submit payments withheld from employees' paychecks to the Department of Social Services.

Governor Kristi Noem has appointed the next leader of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Chris Shilken is the office's new commissioner.

People of all ages and backgrounds descended upon the Black Hills for the 37th annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch this weekend. Just who are the folks that travel from all over the state and country for this hike — and why?

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."