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Ep. 7: 'A Grave and Exceptional Situation'

SDPB

While lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry panel ended with a favorable decision for Jason Ranvnsborg, many of their colleagues are not convinced.

One lawmaker – new to the legislature – renews the push toward impeachment. That’s immediately followed by a response from Ravnsborg himself.

Rep. Will Mortenson talks to reporters Lee Strubinger (left) and Austin Goss (center) after a Highway Patrol presentation on Jason Ravnsborg's fatal crash. Mortenson drew up articles of impeachment against Ravnsborg in April of 2022.
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Rep. Will Mortenson talks to reporters Lee Strubinger (left) and Austin Goss (center) after a Highway Patrol presentation on Jason Ravnsborg's fatal crash. Mortenson drew up articles of impeachment against Ravnsborg in April of 2022.

For many involved, it’s unclear how to proceed. And that’s understandable. This is something that’s literally never happened before in the state’s history.

When the articles of impeachment finally arrive, the focus of the argument narrows to three main points.

In this episode of Short Walk, we examine why the tide of momentum in the case seemed to turn once again.

Lee Strubinger is SDPB’s Rapid City-based politics and public policy reporter. Lee is a two-time national Edward R. Murrow Award winning reporter. He holds a master’s in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield.